North Korea’s Naegohyang FC Claims Asian Women’s Champions League Title
A single goal by Kim Kyong Yong secured the championship for Naegohyang FC, underscoring North Korea's rising influence in women's football.
May 23, 2026
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Tokyo Verdy Beleza Falls to North Korea’s Naegohyang in Women’s Asian Champions League Final
A 1-0 defeat in Suwon marked the final match for veteran defender Azusa Iwashimizu, while Naegohyang secured their maiden Women's Asian Champions League crown.
May 23, 2026
North Korea’s Naegohyang FC Claims Asian Women’s Champions League Title
Naegohyang FC secured the Asian Women’s Champions League crown with a solitary goal from Kim Kyong Yong, extending the country’s recent run of success in the women’s game.
May 23, 2026
North Korea’s Naegohyang FC Wins Asian Women’s Champions League
Kim Kyong Yong's halftime strike secured the championship, adding to a series of recent triumphs for the Democratic People's Republic of Korea in youth and senior competitions.
May 23, 2026
North Korean Club Eyes AFC Women’s Champions League Glory with $1 Million Prize
A rare inter‑Korean match has propelled Naegohyang Women’s FC into the AFC Women’s Champions League final, where a $1 million prize awaits the champion.
May 22, 2026
North Korean Club Triumphs in Suwon, Opening Door to Inter‑Korean Football Diplomacy
A rain‑soaked crowd of nearly 5,800 watched Naegohyang FC defeat Suwon FC in Suwon, advancing to a high‑stakes final against Japan’s Tokyo Verdy Beleza and raising questions about a possible thaw in inter‑Korean relations.
May 20, 2026
North Korea’s Women’s Team Prepares for High‑Profile Semi‑Final Against Suwon FC Women
The semi‑final between Naegohyang Women’s FC and Suwon FC Women will be played in Suwon, South Korea, after a wave of interest that sold out tickets within hours. The match comes amid lingering tensions from the 1950‑53 conflict and a softer diplomatic tone from President Lee Jae Myung.
May 19, 2026
North Korean Women’s Team Faces South Korea in Asian Champions League Semi‑Final Amid Lingering Tensions
Ahead of the Asian Women's Champions League semi‑final, Pyongyang's Naegohyang Women's FC will meet Suwon FC Women, a fixture that highlights both sporting rivalry and the unresolved war status between the two Koreas.
May 19, 2026