North Korea News News North Korea » Sports: North Korea’s women eye football comeback
North Korea, one of the world’s most secretive and patriarchal countries, dominates in a surprising arena: women’s football. Now, the Eastern Azaleas are back in the tournament, playing their opening ...
News North Korea » Sports: China, North Korea advance to the Women's Asian Cup quarterfinals after 2nd straight wins
SYDNEY (AP) — Defending champions China and three-time winners North Korea are through to the Women's Asian Cup quarterfinals after their second consecutive wins in group matches Friday. Midfielder ...
News North Korea » Sports: North Korea: world’s most secretive nation lands in spotlight at Women’s Asian Cup
The world’s No 9-ranked team, who have been largely absent from international competitions for over a decade, is reaping the benefits of state-sponsored investment ...
News North Korea » Sports: AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026: North Korea Return To World Cup After 15 Years, Philippines Seal Back-To-Back Qualification
North Korea ended a 15-year exile with a 4-0 win over Taiwan, while the Philippines beat Uzbekistan 2-0 to secure consecutive Women’s World Cup spots; Australia, Japan, China, and South Korea had alre ...
News North Korea » Sports: Chang Ung, North Korean IOC member and sports diplomat, passes away
Chang Ung, a former North Korean IOC member who facilitated sports diplomacy between North and South Korea, has died at the age of 87, as confirmed by the IOC.
News North Korea » Sports: Australia edge out North Korea to reach Women’s Asian Cup semis
They will next play the winners of defending champions China and Chinese Taipei, who are set for a charged quarter-final in Perth on March 14. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.
News North Korea » Sports: Korea secure spot in FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup for third consecutive time
South Korea’s under-20 women’s national football team clinched a spot in the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup for the third consecutive time with its victory in a quarterfinal match at the 2026 AFC U-20 ...
News North Korea » Sports: N. Korea's longtime IOC member Chang Ung dies at 87
SEOUL, April 1 (Yonhap) -- Chang Ung, North Korea's long-serving member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has died, the committee said on its website Wednesday. He was 87. In a post, the ...