North Korea at the 2008 Summer Olympics | |
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IOC code | PRK |
NOC | Olympic Committee of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea |
in Beijing | |
Competitors | 63 in 11 sports |
Flag bearers | Pang Mun-Il (opening) Pak Hyon-suk (closing) |
Medals Ranked 34th |
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Summer Olympics appearances (overview) | |
North Korea (Democratic People's Republic of Korea) competed in the 2008 Summer Olympics, held in Beijing, People's Republic of China from August 8 to August 24, 2008. The country sent 63 athletes, competing in 11 sports.[1]
North and South Korea had initially intended to send a joint delegation to the Games,[2][3] but were unable to agree on the details of its implementation.[4][5] (see South Korea at the 2008 Summer Olympics)
Reportedly, North Korean athletes were barred by their government from mingling with other athletes at the Olympic Village, or from leaving the Village to sightsee.[6]