LONDON (Reuters) - North Korea's representative at the International Olympic Committee expressed anger and frustration on Thursday at a diplomatic blunder that marred the opening day of the women's Olympic football tournament.
Hours after the tournament got the sporting action underway on Wednesday, the North Korean women's soccer team walked off the field of play after the flag of long-time rival South Korea was mistakenly displayed on stadium video screens.
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