Archive · 18 Sep 2026
North Korean Anthem Played for South Korean Hockey Team
Before a hockey game, the wrong national anthem was played.
North Korea’s anthem was played instead of South Korea’s anthem.
The South Korean players looked confused.
The announcer quickly said sorry for the mistake.
The game was held in Gifu, Japan, on Friday.
South Korea then won the match against Bangladesh by five goals to zero.
South Korea bans North Korean symbols, including its anthem.
The organizing committee had not immediately explained how the mistake happened.
North Korea’s national anthem was played before South Korea’s men’s hockey match against Bangladesh.
The incident occurred at Green Stadium in Gifu, Japan, on Friday.
South Korean players appeared confused as the anthem played before the match.
A stadium announcer immediately apologized for the mistake.
South Korea defeated Bangladesh 5-0 amid wider complaints about Asian Games organization.
- Who
- South Korea’s men’s hockey team, Bangladesh, and the Asian Games organizers were involved.
- What
- North Korea’s national anthem was played instead of South Korea’s anthem before a hockey match.
- When
- Friday; the article does not provide an exact date.
- Where
- Green Stadium in Gifu, Japan.
- Why
- The anthem was played by mistake; no further cause was provided.
- Match
- South Korea versus Bangladesh
- Result
- South Korea won 5-0
- Venue
- Green Stadium
- Location
- Gifu, Japan
- Error
- North Korea’s national anthem was played for South Korea
- Response
- The stadium announcer apologized immediately
- Related concerns
- South Korea had also complained about room sizes and transportation problems