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 →
10/07/2013
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 →
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 →
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 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 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 →
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 →
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 →
UPDATE [28 June] The US defeated the DPRK teenagers 2-0, despite Hong Myo’ng-hu’i’s best efforts. The DPRK will face Sweden on Saturday [2 July] around 8:00 am [EST]. The AP … Continue reading →