Two Sports Economy Projects Completed
Two construction projects linked to the DPRK’s policy of promoting sports and physical culture were opened in Pyongyang on 3 October (Thursday). A ceremony was held on Thursday marking the … Continue reading
Kim Jong Un Meets and Watches Basketball Game with Dennis Rodman (updated 9 September)
DPRK state media reported on 6 September (Friday) that Kim Jong Un (Kim Cho’ng-u’n) met with retired National Basketball Association [NBA] player Dennis Rodman. Also in attendance was Kim … Continue reading
Kim Jong Un Attends Football Match and Archery Competition
On 31 July (Wednesday), Kim Jong Un (Kim Cho’ng-u’n) attended a men’s football (soccer) match and an archery competition. Attending the athletic competitions with him were VMar Choe Ryong Hae … Continue reading
Kim Jong Un Visits Yanggakdo Stadium and Football Game
DPRK state media reported on 29 April (Monday) that Kim Jong Un (Kim Cho’ng-u’n) visited the Yanggakdo Stadium and attended the men’s football finals for the Mangyo’ngdae Prize at Kim … Continue reading
KIS and KJU Statues Dedicated at People’s Security Headquarters
DPRK state media reported that on 14 April (Sunday) statues of Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il were unveiled and dedicated at the headquarters of the Ministry of People’s … Continue reading
Kim Jong Un Watches Archery Competition and Tours the Youth Street Sport Village in Pyongyang
DPRK state media reported on 8 March (Friday) that Kim Jong Un (Kim Cho’ng-u’n) watched an archery competition and toured the Chongchun (Youth) Street sports village in Mangyo’ngdae in western … Continue reading
Dennis Rodman and Members of the Harlem Globetrotters Arrive in Pyongyang
DPRK state media and the Associated Press reported on 26 February (Tuesday) that former National Basketball Association [US] forward and Hall of Famer Dennis Rodman arrived in Pyongyang, along with … Continue reading
DPRK Announces Top Ten Athletes and Coaches in 2012
DPRK state media reported on 17 January (Thursday) that it selected the county’s top athletes and coaches for the year 2012. Although the country has previously issued lists of top … Continue reading
