North Korea’s women eye football comeback

Once a powerhouse team and regime’s tool of soft power, the Eastern Azaleas then ‘all but disappeared’ from international ...

North Koreans stay perfect at the Women's Asian Cup, beating Bangladesh for its 2nd win

SYDNEY (AP) — Midfielder Myong Yu Jong scored her fourth goal of the Women’s Asian Cup on Friday to lead North Korea to a 5-0 win over Bangladesh and its second victory in group play. The three-time ...
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Myong hat-trick as North Korea cruise at Women's Asian Cup

Myong Yu Jong bagged a first-half hat-trick as three-time champions North Korea marked their first Women's Asian Cup game since 2010 with a slick 3-0 win over Uzbekistan on Tuesday.

North Korea wins on return to Women's Asian Cup and titleholder China beats Bangladesh

SYDNEY (AP) — Myong Yu Jong completed a first-half hat trick to set North Korea on course for a 3-0 win over Uzbekistan in its first Women’s Asian Cup appearance since 2010 on Tuesday. Defending ...

North Korea looking to replicate youth success at Women's Asian Cup

North Korea's women's football team didn't play for four years because of Covid but they are among the favourites to win the Asian Cup after enjoying massive age-level success.- 'Political training' - ...