{
  "id": 8223813,
  "title": "Wrong Korean Anthem Played at Field Hockey Match at Asian Games",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/wrong-korean-anthem-played-at-field-hockey-match-at-asian-games",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-18T10:16:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Japan News by The Yomiuri Shimbun",
    "slug": "the-japan-news-by-the-yomiuri-shimbun",
    "url": "https://japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/news-services/ap/20260918-349495/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a puzzling incident at a field hockey match during the Asian Games in Nagoya, South Korean players were baffled when the anthem of North Korea was broadcast instead of their national anthem. The South Korean team members appeared uncertain on how to react, with some standing at attention, others running their hands through their hair, and a few keeping their right hand over their heart. Organizers swiftly rectified the situation and played the correct anthem. Despite the confusion, South Korea went on to secure a 5-0 victory in the match. The Asian Games are set to officially commence on Saturday. Matches have been held earlier than the official opening to manage the extensive schedule, which involves over 11,000 athletes, a figure surpassing that of the Summer Olympics.",
  "summary": "NAGOYA — South Korean field hockey players were perplexed Friday when the national anthem of North Korea was played — instead of their own — before a men’s field hockey match against Bangladesh at the Asian Games.",
  "key_points": [
    "North Korean anthem played instead of South Korean anthem",
    "South Korean players confused and reacted differently",
    "Correct anthem played after confusion, South Korea wins 5-0"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": "https://urgent.news/ill/8223813.png",
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Korean men, women win 1st games in field hockey",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/korean-men-women-win-1st-games-in-field-hockey",
        "published": "2026-09-18T07:22:04.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "They’re not playing our song! Wrong Korean anthem played at field hockey match at Asian Games",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/theyre-not-playing-our-song-wrong-korean-anthem-played-at-field",
        "published": "2026-09-18T07:29:42.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Yonhap News",
        "title": "(LEAD) (Asiad) S. Korean men, women win 1st games in field hockey",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/lead-asiad-s-korean-men-women-win-1st-games-in-field-hockey",
        "published": "2026-09-18T07:58:31.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}