North Korea competed as the Democratic People's Republic of Korea at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona,Spain. It was the nation's first appearance in twelve years at the Summer Games due to its boycotting the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles,California and the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul. 64 competitors,36 men and 28 women,took part in 53 events in 12 sports.
The 2003 AFC Women's Championship was a women's football tournament held in Thailand from 8 to 21 June 2003. It was the 14th edition of the AFC Women's Championship,a tournament for women's national teams from countries affiliated with the Asian Football Confederation.
Historically,North Korea's participation in international sporting events has been hindered by the relations with South Korea. Until the 1990s,North Korea used to host up to 14 international events every year,albeit in small scale. Since the early 1990s,the amount was reduced to just one,the Paektusan Prize International Figure Skating Festival. More recently,since the 2000s,North Korea both participates in and hosts more international competitions.
Ri Kum-suk is a North Korean footballer who plays for the 4.25 Sports Club. She plays a key role not only for her club,but also for national teams in the AFC Women's Asian Cup,Asian Games and FIFA Women's World Cup. She is the highest goalscorer for North Korea with 40 goals and the most prolific female footballer ever from North Korea with 165 goals.
The women's association football tournament at the 2008 Summer Olympics was held in Beijing and four other cities in the People's Republic of China from 6 to 21 August. Associations affiliated with FIFA were invited to send their full women's national teams.
North Korea competed at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London,from 27 July to 12 August 2012. This was the nation's ninth appearance at the Olympics since its debut in 1972. North Korean athletes did not attend the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles,when they joined the Soviet boycott,and subsequently,led a boycott at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul,along with six other nations.
Ri Mi-gyong is a North Korean table tennis player. She competed for North Korea at the 2012 Summer Olympics in the women's team event. She competed in the same event at the 2016 Summer Olympics.
The AFC U-19 Women's Championship 2013 is the seventh edition of the AFC U-19 Women's Championship. It was played from 11 to 20 October 2013. The top three teams qualified for the 2014 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup.
North Korea,officially the Democratic People's Republic of Korea,competed at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro,Brazil,from 5 to 21 August 2016. This was the nation's tenth appearance at the Summer Olympics.
Om Jong-ran is a North Korean football defender who played for the North Korea women's national football team at the 2008 Summer Olympics.
Kim Ok-sim is a North Korean football forward who played for the North Korea women's national football team at the 2008 Summer Olympics. At the club level,she played for Rimyongsu.
Ho Sun-hui is a female North Korean former football midfielder and now a referee.
Kil Son-hui is a North Korean football forward who played for the North Korea women's national football team. She competed at the 2007 FIFA Women's World Cup and 2008 Summer Olympics. At the club level,she played for Rimyongsu.
Ri Un-suk is a North Korean football midfielder who played for the North Korea women's national football team at the 2008 Summer Olympics. At the club level,she played for April 25.
Sonu Kyong-sun is a North Korean football defender who played for the North Korea women's national football team at the 2008 Summer Olympics. At the club level,she played for April 25.
Kim Yong-ae is a North Korean football forward who played for the North Korea women's national football team. She competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics. At the club level,she played for April 25.
Choe Un-ju is a female North Korean football midfielder.
Ri Ye-gyong is a North Korean football midfielder who played for the North Korea women's national football team at the 2012 Summer Olympics. At the club level,she played for Amrokkang.
Ri Nam-sil(리남실) is a North Korean football defender who played for the North Korea women's national football team. She competed at the 2012 Summer Olympics. At the club level,she played for Sobaeksu.
Ri Ae-gyong is a North Korean women's international footballer who plays as a defender. She is a member of the North Korea women's national football team. She was part of the team at the 1999 FIFA Women's World Cup.
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