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Asian Games organisers apologise after playing North Korean anthem for South Korea
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Organisers of the Asian Games in Japan have apologised after mistakenly playing the North Korean national anthem for South Korea’s victorious hockey team.
- Organisers of the Asian Games in Japan have apologised after mistakenly playing the North Korean national anthem for South Korea’s victorious hockey team.
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- Asian Games organisers apologise after playing North Korean anthem for South Korea.
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- Left: Coverage gap: Currently unaddressed by verified outlets on this side of the spectrum.
- Center: Organisers of the Asian Games in Japan have apologised after mistakenly playing the North Korean national anthem for South Korea’s victorious hockey team. Read More: https://punchng.com/asian-games-organisers-apologise-after-playing-north-korean-anthem-for-south-korea/
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