Women's football in North Korea
| Women's Football in North Korea | |
|---|---|
| Governing body | DPR Korea Football Association[1] |
| National team(s) | Women's national team |
National competitions | |
Club competitions | |
Women's football in North Korea is growing in popularity.[2]
Club football[edit]
DPR Korea Women's Premier League is the highest tier of women's football in North Korea.[3]
International team[edit]
Since the 21st Century North Korea has seen an upsurge of success with the national team qualifying for the World Cup twice.[4][5][6][7]
References[edit]
- ^ "Football behind the curtain — the mysterious world of the game's most secretive national team". February 17, 2024 – via www.abc.net.au.
- ^ Bishop, Alex (February 20, 2024). "What is behind North Korea's rise as a women's football power?" – via The Guardian.
- ^ Author, No (February 27, 2024). "Tough domestic league behind North Korea's soccer success". The Japan Times.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ "2024 Olympics: North Korea women's football team, long a propaganda tool, hopes to qualify". February 27, 2024 – via Le Monde.
- ^ "North Korea's secret sporting weapon" – via The Economist.
- ^ NK, Daily (September 26, 2007). "The Secret of the North Korean Women's Soccer Team".
- ^ "How soccer once gave North Korean women an equal shot at sporting glory | NK News". NK News - North Korea News. August 22, 2023.
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