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 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
Documentary Film on KJU’s Security Orgs Visits During August to November 2012
DPRK state media over the weekend release a documentary film of Kim Jong Un’s visiting Korean People’s Army [KPA] sites, interactions with members of internal security agencies and and attending … 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
DPRK Draws 0-0 Against Columbia
The DPRK women’s team played Columbia to a scoreless draw Wednesday (6 July) Bochum, Germany during their final appearance at the 2011 FIFA Women’s World Cup. The DPRK finished third … Continue reading
Sweden Beats DPRK 1-0
The DPRK’s youthful women’s soccer squad remains winless in the 2011 FIFA Women’s World Cup, losing on Saturday [2 July] 1-0 to Sweden in Augsburg, Germany. Despite DPRK goalkeeper Hong … Continue reading
