North Korea competed as the Democratic People's Republic of Korea at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, United States.
| North Korea at the 1996 Summer Olympics | |
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| IOC code | PRK |
| NOC | Olympic Committee of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea |
| in Atlanta | |
| Competitors | 24 in 9 sports |
| Flag bearer | Chae Ra-U (Table Tennis Official) |
| Medals Ranked 33rd |
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| Summer Olympics appearances (overview) | |
Results by event
Athletics
Men's Marathon
- Kim Jung-Won → 38th place (2:19.54)
- Kim Jong-Su → 40th place (2:20.19)
Women's Marathon
- Jong Song-Ok → 20th place (2:35.31)
- Kim Chang-Ok → 26th place (2:36.31)
Boxing
Men's Bantamweight (54 kg)
- First Round — Lost to Zahir Raheem (United States) on points (4-19)
Diving
Women's 3m Springnboard
- Preliminary Heat — 219.63 (→ did not advance, 22nd place)
Women's 10m Platform
- Preliminary Heat — 230.16 (→ did not advance, 23rd place)