North Korea at the 2006 Asian Games
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North Korea
participated in the 15th Asian Games
, officially known as the XV Asiad held in Doha
, Qatar from December 1 to December 15, 2006. North Korea ranked 16th with 6 gold medals in this edition of the Asiad.
North Korea
The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea , , is a country in East Asia, occupying the northern half of the Korean Peninsula. Its capital and largest city is Pyongyang. The Korean Demilitarized Zone serves as the buffer zone between North Korea and South Korea...
participated in the 15th Asian Games
2006 Asian Games
The 15th Asian Games, officially known as the XV Asiad, is Asia's Olympic-style sporting event that was held in Doha, Qatar from December 1 to December 15, 2006. Doha was the first city in its region and only the second in West Asia to host the games...
, officially known as the XV Asiad held in Doha
Doha
Doha is the capital city of the state of Qatar. Located on the Persian Gulf, it had a population of 998,651 in 2008, and is also one of the municipalities of Qatar...
, Qatar from December 1 to December 15, 2006. North Korea ranked 16th with 6 gold medals in this edition of the Asiad.