| North Korea at the 2009 East Asian Games | |
|---|---|
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| IOC code | PRK |
| NOC | Olympic Committee of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea |
| in Hong Kong | |
| Flag bearer | Pak Keum-chol |
| Medals Ranked 7th |
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| East Asian Games appearances | |
North Korea competed in the 2009 East Asian Games held in Hong Kong from December 5, 2009, to December 13, 2009. North Korea finished seventh on the medal table with 6 gold medals.
| Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Japan | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 6 |
 North Korea | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 2 | 7 | 3 |
 Macau | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 13 | -13 | 0 |
| Japan | 2 – 1 | North Korea |
|---|---|---|
Otsuka  30'Suzuki 59' | Report by EAG Report by HKFA | Choe Chol-Man 52' |
Hong Kong  | 1 – 1 (a.e.t.) | North Korea |
|---|---|---|
| Chan Wai Ho 44' | Report by EAG Report by HKFA | Pak Kwang-Ryong 85' |
| Penalties | ||
Au Yeung Yiu Chung  Chan Wai Ho Lee Chi Ho Yuen Kin Man | 4 – 2 | Pak Song-Chol  Ri Kwang-Hyok Jon Kwang-Ik Kim Kwang-Hyok |
South Korea  | 1 – 1 | North Korea |
|---|---|---|
| Go Min-Gi 24' | Report by EAG Report by HKFA | Pak Song-Chol 52' |
| Penalties | ||
| Go Min-Gi Woo Choo-Young Jung Jae-Suk Lee Jea-Young | 4 – 2 | Choe Myong-Ho Pak Song-Chol Jon Kwang-Ik Kim Kuk-Jin |
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