북한 U-17 여자축구팀이 중국에서 열린 2026 AFC U-17 여자 아시안컵에서 일본을 5-1로 꺾고 사상 다섯 번째 우승을 차지한 뒤 5월 19일 평양에서 성대한 환영 행사를 가졌다.
정부와 당 관계자들이 5월 19일 평양국제공항에서 선수단을 맞이했다. 선수들은 꽃다발과 화환을 받았으며, 꽃으로 장식된 버스를 타고 시내를 행진했다.
평양 시민들은 거리에 나와 행렬을 향해 손을 흔들었다. 선수들은 환호하는 시민들과 악수를 나누고 한 선수는 소년이 건넨 축구공에 사인을 해주기도 했다.
노동신문은 "자랑스러운 딸들을 환영하는 기쁨과 환희로 가득 찬 도시"라고 분위기를 전했다. 이번 우승으로 북한은 일본의 4회 우승 기록을 넘어 대회 최다 우승국이 됐다.
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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.