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May 24, 2026

North Korea’s Naegohyang Wins AFC Women’s Soccer Title

North Korea's Naegohyang Women's FC won the AFC Women's Champions League on Saturday, defeating Japan's Tokyo Verdy Beleza 1-0 in Suwon. Captain Kim Kyong-yong scored the decisive goal in the 44th minute. The victory is historic but raises questions about whether the club can legally receive prize money under UN sanctions against North Korea.
Why It Matters
This is a rare moment of inter-Korean sports cooperation on the peninsula and shows how international tournaments can happen even amid geopolitical tensions.
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