In a major blunder during the Paris Olympics opening ceremony, South Korean athletes were mistakenly introduced as North Korean delegates. The mistake was highlighted by both French and English announcers, although the subtitles correctly identified them. This gaffe comes at a time of heightened tensions between the two Koreas. South Korea's sports ministry has lodged a formal complaint, and the International Olympic Committee has issued an apology. Watch the full story and see the reactions from both South Korea and the Olympic organisers.
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Olympics officials have "deeply apologised" for announcing South Korean athletes as North Korean during the opening ceremony of the Paris games on Friday. Sky News
A North Korea-backed cyber group has carried out a campaign to steal military and nuclear secrets, British and allied intelligence agencies have said. Sky News
In a devastating incident on Monday, a fire broke out at a lithium battery factory in Hwaseong, South Korea, resulting in the deaths of 22 workers. The blaze, triggered by multiple battery explosions, primarily claimed the lives of Chinese nationals, fire officials reported.
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Seoul protested Russia's new defense pact with North Korea on Friday, amid rising border tensions, vague threats, and seemingly accidental incursions by North Korean troops.
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Jin Finishes Army Service , in South Korea.
Jin, the oldest BTS member, completed his army service in South Korea on June 12.
Jin, the oldest BTS member, completed his army service in South Korea on June 12.
He completed 18 months of duty,
which is mandatory in South Korea.
Jin is the first member of BTS
to complete military service.
The 31-year-old's discharge was televised from a base in Yeoncheon, Gyeonggi province.
I cried during the ceremony, Jin, via statement.
But it was so fun for the last year
and six months. It’s such a relief
I met so many good people, Jin, via statement.
Jin will celebrate his military discharge
at an event in Seoul on June 13.
He will perform and later hug 1,000 fans who were preselected by the group's label, Hybe.
The last four members of BTS began their military service in December 2023.
The band is expected to reunite in 2025
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