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Know your team: DPR Korea

Mon, 12 Oct, 2026

Know your team: DPR Korea

Kuala Lumpur: DPR Korea will head to the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2026 aiming to further underline their dominance.

The reigning champions will be seeking an unprecedented third consecutive crown.

#U17WAC - China 2027 cast finalised

Mon, 12 Oct, 2026

#U17WAC - China 2027 cast finalised

Kuala Lumpur: The lineup for the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2027™ was finalised following the conclusion of the Qualifiers on Sunday.

Only the eight group winners advanced to join the quartet of teams that qualified directly as the top four finishers from 2026: defending champions DPR Korea, runners-up Japan, and semi-finalists Australia and China PR.

Player to watch: Han Kwang Song (PRK)

Mon, 05 Oct, 2026

Player to watch: Han Kwang Song (PRK)

Kuala Lumpur: DPR Korea will be excited to get their AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ campaign underway with Han Kwang Song in the mood to be the brightest spark.

One of a small number of players from the nation to have played their club football overseas, the forward sparkled during his stint in Italy.

Shu stars as Japan defend women's gold

Sat, 03 Oct, 2026

Shu stars as Japan defend women's gold

Fukuroi: Goalkeeper Shu Ohba kept out Jong Kum’s spot-kick to ensure Japan successfully defended their Asian Games title at Shizuoka Stadium on Friday as the event hosts won 5-3 on penalties after a 2-2 draw at the end of 120 minutes.

Ohba dived to her left to keep out Jong Kum’s under-hit effort in the third round of the shoot-out after Hanon Nishino had scored four minutes from time to salvage Japan’s efforts to win a third consecutive title.

Mami Ueno had given the Japanese a 32nd minute lead but Jong Kum levelled in the 47th minute and Jon Ryong Jung put DPR Korea in front with 22 minutes remaining as her nation sought to win the gold for the first time since 2014.

But Nishino’s cool finish earned the Japanese a late reprieve and Ohba took full advantage to secure her country’s fourth success in the event at the Asian Games.

AG (W): Japan, DPR Korea set up final showdown

Tue, 29 Sep, 2026

AG (W): Japan, DPR Korea set up final showdown

Kuala Lumpur: Japan and DPR Korea advanced to the Asian Games 2026 women’s football final after securing impressive victories in their respective semi-final ties on Tuesday.

DPR Korea overcame China PR 2-0, while a second-half brace from Kamiya Chiina steered Japan to a 2-0 victory over Korea Republic

Han proud of DPR Korea despite defeat

Mon, 28 Sep, 2026

Han proud of DPR Korea despite defeat

Lodz: Han Chol Hak applauded his DPR Korea players despite their heart-breaking defeat to Spain in the final of the FIFA U20 Women's World Cup Poland 2026 on Sunday.

The East Asian nation's bid for an unprecedented fourth title and the first to win back-to-back crowns was ended by a 4-3 penalty shootout defeat after the decider had ended goalless after 120 minutes.

Han said he could not fault his players' efforts against a resilient Spanish side.

DPR Korea suffer penalty heartbreak in final

Mon, 28 Sep, 2026

DPR Korea suffer penalty heartbreak in final

Lodz: Goalkeeper Laia Lopez made two crucial saves in a shootout to help Spain clinch the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Poland 2026 title after defeating holders DPR Korea 4-3 on penalties on Sunday.

Spain and defending champions DPR Korea could not be separated in a tightly-contested decider. The game went to penalties, where Lopez saved efforts from Choe Yon A and finally Pak Il Sim as La Rojita claimed their second U-20 showpiece title following their triumph at Costa Rica 2022.

It is also the second global title in succession for Spain, whose senior men's team won the FIFA World Cup 2026 in July.

AG (M): China PR, Japan march into semis

Sat, 26 Sep, 2026

AG (M): China PR, Japan march into semis

Nagoya: China PR and Japan stormed into the Asian Games 2026 men’s football semi-finals after securing wins in their respective quarter-final fixtures on Saturday.

China PR advanced into the last-four for the first time in 28 years after defeating Thailand 3-0, while Japan edged DPR Korea 1-0.

Final - Preview: Spain v DPR Korea

Fri, 25 Sep, 2026

Final - Preview: Spain v DPR Korea

Lodz: DPR Korea have history in sight as they look to overcome one final hurdle when they meet Spain in the decider of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Poland 2026 on Sunday.

Tied with Germany and the United States on three titles each, DPR Korea have the added motivation of becoming not only the tournament’s most successful side but also the first to win back-to-back crowns.

AG (W): Four remain in the hunt

Fri, 25 Sep, 2026

AG (W): Four remain in the hunt

Kuala Lumpur: DPR Korea, China PR, Japan and Korea Republic advanced to the Asian Games 2026 women’s football semi-finals in contrasting fashions after the completion of the quarter-finals on Friday.

Tuesday’s semi-final ties will see DPR Korea take on China PR while Japan face off against Korea Republic.

DPR Korea determined to retain title, says Choe

Thu, 24 Sep, 2026

DPR Korea determined to retain title, says Choe

Lodz: DPR Korea will not be satisfied until they lift the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Poland 2026 title, says midfielder Choe Rim Jong.

The defending champions cruised into the final with a 3-0 win against Colombia on Wednesday, with Choe among the three scorers.

DPR Korea cruise past Colombia to reach final

Thu, 24 Sep, 2026

DPR Korea cruise past Colombia to reach final

Lodz: Defending champions DPR Korea powered into the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Poland 2026 final after defeating Colombia 3-0 in their semi-final tie on Wednesday.

Pak Ok I, Choe Rim Jong and So Ryu Gyong were all on target as the three-time champions produced another masterful display to move within one victory of retaining their title. 

DPR Korea are now just one match away from becoming the first team to retain the U-20 showpiece. Few would bet against them although Spain, who dispatched Italy 2-0 in their semi-final, will provide the sternest of tests.