Confusion in Paris
written by 10508 Kim Jinhee
At the 2024 Paris Olympics, while the entire world was watching, South Korea was wrongly introduced as North Korea.
This remarkable mistake rapidly spread into an international incident, eliciting outrage among South Koreans.
During the opening ceremony, as the South Korean athletes made their debut, both the French and English announcers incorrectly introduced them as the “People’s Democratic Republic of Korea,” which is the official name of North Korea, instead of the Republic of Korea.
The South Korean media promptly reported this incident.
In response, the South Korean public expressed anger and disappointment on social media, emphasizing the importance of preserving the nation’s image on the international stage.
Their common comment was, “It was a big mistake for organizers on the international stage, and it really damaged Korea’s reputation.”
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach apologized to South Korean President Yoon Sukyeol as soon as possible.
According to President Yoon’s office, they had a 10-minute phone conversation.
President Yoon responded by saying, “I’d like to ask you to apologize for this incident through media and social media and to ensure against a recurrence of similar incidents.”
According to the official IOC statement, “The problem has been identified as a human error, for which the IOC is deeply sorry.”
The IOC apologized to all South Koreans. They also expressed their deepest regrets to the South Korean Olympic athletes.
This incident has also brought attention to the other countries. Neighboring countries like Japan and China and the international community, particularly those sensitive to the Korean issue, have commented that it is difficult to see this as a simple mistake.
Also, North Korea’s reaction has been watched closely by other countries with diplomatic relations with both South and North Korea, and there has been discussion about how the incident will affect the situation between the South and North.
This broadcast incident could happen not only to South Korea but also to other countries. By being aware of this, the public worldwide should help prevent such incidents from happening again.
This remarkable mistake rapidly spread into an international incident, eliciting outrage among South Koreans.
During the opening ceremony, as the South Korean athletes made their debut, both the French and English announcers incorrectly introduced them as the “People’s Democratic Republic of Korea,” which is the official name of North Korea, instead of the Republic of Korea.
The South Korean media promptly reported this incident.
In response, the South Korean public expressed anger and disappointment on social media, emphasizing the importance of preserving the nation’s image on the international stage.
Their common comment was, “It was a big mistake for organizers on the international stage, and it really damaged Korea’s reputation.”
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach apologized to South Korean President Yoon Sukyeol as soon as possible.
According to President Yoon’s office, they had a 10-minute phone conversation.
President Yoon responded by saying, “I’d like to ask you to apologize for this incident through media and social media and to ensure against a recurrence of similar incidents.”
According to the official IOC statement, “The problem has been identified as a human error, for which the IOC is deeply sorry.”
The IOC apologized to all South Koreans. They also expressed their deepest regrets to the South Korean Olympic athletes.
This incident has also brought attention to the other countries. Neighboring countries like Japan and China and the international community, particularly those sensitive to the Korean issue, have commented that it is difficult to see this as a simple mistake.
Also, North Korea’s reaction has been watched closely by other countries with diplomatic relations with both South and North Korea, and there has been discussion about how the incident will affect the situation between the South and North.
This broadcast incident could happen not only to South Korea but also to other countries. By being aware of this, the public worldwide should help prevent such incidents from happening again.
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