中国で開催されたU-17女子アジアカップで日本を5-1で破り、史上最多となる5度目の優勝を果たした北朝鮮のU-17女子サッカー代表チームが、平壌で盛大な歓迎を受けた。
5月19日、平壌国際空港には政府や朝鮮労働党の幹部らが駆けつけ、選手たちを出迎えた。選手たちは花輪や花束を受け取った後、花で飾られたバスに乗り込み、市内をパレードした。平壌市民は沿道に詰めかけ、パレードを見守りながら手を振った。選手たちは歓声を上げる市民と握手を交わし、ある選手は少年の差し出したサッカーボールにサインをする一幕もあった。労働新聞は、この時の様子を「国の誇りである娘たちを迎え、喜びと歓喜に包まれた平壌」と報じた。北朝鮮は今回の優勝により、日本を抜いて大会史上最多の5度目のタイトルを獲得した。
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The North Korean women's football club Naegohyang arrived in South Korea on Sunday to prepare for a much-anticipated semifinal match in the Asian Football Confederation Women's Champions League.
North Korea's Naegohyang Women's FC will face Suwon FC Women in the AFC Women's Champions League semifinals in Suwon on May 20. The visit marks the first by a North Korean team to South Korea under Kim Jong-un's leadership. Analysts express both hopes and doubts for inter-Korean dialogue.
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In Gold Coast, Australia, South Korea defeated the Philippines 3-0 in a Group A match at the 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup, advancing to the quarter-finals as group leaders. The team took an early lead with quick goals from Jeon Yu-gyeong and Park Soo-jeong, sealing the win with Mun Eun-ju's additional strike. This marks back-to-back 3-0 victories for the 2022 runners-up, following their opening win over Iran.
North Korea's Workers' Party reelected Kim Jong-un as its general secretary at the Ninth Congress. The decision highlights improvements in nuclear deterrence and national prosperity, with Chinese President Xi Jinping congratulating Kim and vowing to advance bilateral ties. The congress is set to unveil key policy goals for the next five years.
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Coach Hong Myung-bo said he will give players more ownership during preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. He unveiled the 26-man squad in Seoul on Saturday.
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un called for a greater role for young people in achieving national development during a meeting with participants of the country's largest youth group. The call came Saturday following the 11th congress of the Socialist Patriotic Youth League last week. State media KCNA reported Kim praising the youth's patriotism and combat efficiency.