Misrepresentation like the DPRK: South Korea's President warns that this should not happen again

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Yun Suk-yeol discussed with the IOC head the mistake at the opening ceremony of the Olympics in Paris, where South Korea was presented as the DPRK. The President warned that such mistakes are unacceptable and expressed hope for a successful Games.

In a conversation with IOC President Thomas Bach, South Korean President Yun Suk-yol urged not to repeat mistakes like those made at the opening ceremony of the Olympics in Paris. Written by UNN with reference to Liberation.

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South Korean President Yun Suk-young and IOC Chairman Thomas Bach spoke by phone this Saturday. Yun said that people in South Korea were surprised and shocked by the events. Bach apologized to the IOC chief. Yun Suk-yol warned that such mistakes should not be repeated and said he expects to see this year's Olympics a success.

Context

At the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games in Paris , South Korean athletes were introduced as North Koreans. This mistake immediately provoked an angry reaction in South Korea. The Ministry of Sports in Seoul expressed regret over the incident.

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