The Greeks twice led through goals from Kostas Katsouranis (two) and Angelos Charisteas (49), but a brace from Kawasaki Frontale forward Jong Tae-Se (24 and 52) pegged them back.

Otto Rehhagel's side start their World Cup campaign against Group B opponents South Korea on June 12, before games against Nigeria and Argentina.

North Korea are in the toughest of the eight pools in South Africa, Group G, alongside Brazil, Ivory Coast and Portugal.

Elsewhere, Cameroon were also held to a goalless draw by Georgia in Linz,

The Indomitable Lions, who are coached by former Lyon boss Paul Le Guen, kick off their World Cup campaign against Japan before games against Denmark and Holland.

Coach Lars Lagerback's first match in charge of Nigeria ended in a 0-0 draw against Saudi Arabia in Wattens.

Paraguay's preparations suffered a setback as they went down 2-1 to Republic of Ireland in Dublin.

The South Americans, who are in one of the easier-looking groups at the World Cup alongside holders Italy, New Zealand and Slovakia, went behind in the seventh minute to Kevin Doyle's effort.

Liam Lawrence doubled the hosts' lead (39), although Paraguay did improve after the break and Lucas Barrios pulled one back (58).