North Korea at the 2002 Asian Games

North Korea at the
2002 Asian Games
IOC codePRK
NOCOlympic Committee of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea
in Busan
Flag bearerRi Chong-hui
Medals
Ranked 9th
Gold
9
Silver
11
Bronze
13
Total
33
Asian Games appearances (overview)

North Korea (officially the Democratic People's Republic of Korea) participated in the 2002 Asian Games held in Busan, South Korea, from September 29 to October 14, 2002. Their participation marked their sixth Asian Games appearance. The North Korean delegation consisted of 318 people (184 competitors and 134 officials). North Korean athletes won total nine gold, eleven silver, and thirteen bronze medals. North Korea finished ninth in the final medal table standings.