Olympics Committee Apologizes for Misidentifying South Korean Athletes

The IOC calls the error a 'human mistake' after South Korea was introduced as North Korea during the Paris 2024 Opening Ceremony.

• The error occurred as South Korean athletes were introduced during the parade on the River Seine.
• South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol demanded a public apology from the IOC.
• The mistake has sparked accusations of discrimination and a backlash on social media.
• The IOC has apologized multiple times, citing the complexity of the event.
• Other organizational blunders have further strained relations with South Korea.

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