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.
The 2006 AFC Women's Asian Cup was a women's football tournament for women's national teams from countries affiliated to the Asian Football Confederation. It was the 15th installment of the AFC Women's Asian Cup.
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.
The Democratic People's Republic of Korea women's national football team represents North Korea in international women's football.
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 association football tournament at the 2012 Summer Olympics was held from 25 July to 11 August, and was the only sport to begin before the official opening day of the Olympic Games, two days before the opening ceremony. It was also the only sport to be held at multiple venues outside London, with Manchester, Glasgow, Newcastle, Coventry and Cardiff all hosting matches. The finals were played at Wembley Stadium. Associations affiliated with FIFA were invited to send their senior women's and men's under-23 national teams to participate; men's teams were allowed to augment their squads with three players over the age of 23. Five hundred and four football players competed for two sets of gold medals.
The 2008 AFC Women's Asian Cup was played in Vietnam from 28 May to 8 June 2008. It was won by North Korea.
North Korea competed in the 2008 Summer Olympics, held in Beijing, People's Republic of China from August 8 to August 24, 2008. The country sent 63 athletes, competing in 11 sports.
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.
This article is about matches between North Korean and South Korean national football teams.
The North Korea women's national volleyball team and Amega represents North Korea in international volleyball competitions and friendly matches. They won bronze medal in the 1970 Women's World Championship and at the 1972 Summer Olympics.
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-gyong is a North Korean former 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 Wolmido.
Yu Jong-hui 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.
People's Athlete is a North Korean honorary title awarded to sportspeople. It was created in 1966. It is usually reserved to those who have won in the Olympic Games or have won a world championship, as it is the most prestigious award for North Korean sportspeople.
Ri Un-chol is a North Korean footballer who plays as a midfielder for Kigwancha and the North Korea national team.
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