'Terribly sorry': Wrong Korean anthem played at Asian Games hockey

GMA Network - Sep 18, 2026

The South Korean men's hockey team were left bemused before their Asian Games match against Bangladesh on Friday when North Korea's national anthem was played instead of their own.

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