The Koreans, in their first Asian Cup match since 2010, dominated the Uzbeks in the Group B opener in Parramatta in western Sydney on Tuesday. Myong netted her hat trick in the initial 41 minutes -- she was then benched just before half-time -- in an ominous display from the three-time champions.

Two North Korean women in Hebei province were arrested after exchanging WeChat messages about escaping to South Korea.