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Kim Jong Un honors Naegohyang FC after AFC Women's Champions League win

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 10:37 AM

Last updated Jun 2, 2026

Kim Jong Un honors Naegohyang FC after AFC Women's Champions League win

Summary

Kim Jong Un recognized Naegohyang Women's FC at an event following the club's victory in the AFC Women's Champions League last month. The team won the title in Suwon, South Korea, defeating Tokyo Verdy Beleza 1-0 in the final on May 23. The match occurred amid strained inter-Korean relations, marking a significant moment for North Korean athletes in the South. Kim watched an exhibition match featuring both the Naegohyang team and North Korea's under-17 women's national team during the ceremonies, expressing hopes for continued success and patriotism. Details remain unclear regarding the $1 million prize under U.N. sanctions restrictions.

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By the Numbers

•Naegohyang Women's FC won the AFC Women's Champions League title last month.
•Kim Jong Un celebrated the team's victory during an event in North Korea.
•The final match took place in Suwon, South Korea, on May 23.
•Naegohyang defeated Tokyo Verdy Beleza 1-0 for the championship.
•Funding for the championship prize remains uncertain due to U.N. sanctions.

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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un honored members of Naegohyang Women's FC after the club won Asia's top women's club competition last month, state media reported Tuesday.
— Yahoo Sports

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