North Korea has beaten Uzbekistan 3-0 in Sydney in its first Women’s Asian Cup appearance since 2010. Myong Yu Jong completed ...

North Korea has secured a dramatic return to the Women's World Cup, qualifying for the first time since a 2011 doping scandal ...

The world’s No 9-ranked team, who have been largely absent from international competitions for over a decade, is reaping the benefits of state-sponsored investment ...

North Korea, one of the world’s most secretive and patriarchal countries, dominates in a surprising arena: women’s football. Now, the Eastern Azaleas are back in the tournament, playing their opening ...

SYDNEY (AP) — Defending champion China edged North Korea 2-1 in a physical, high-energy game Monday to take top spot in Group B in the Women’s Asian Cup. The result sent North Korea into a ...

PERTH, Australia (AP) — Sam Kerr scored one goal and created another as Australia advanced to the Women's Asian Cup semifinals and secured a World Cup spot with a 2-1 win Friday over North Korea. The ...

North Korea has qualified for the Women's World Cup again after a long absence following a doping scandal in 2011.

North Korea, one of the world’s most secretive and patriarchal countries, dominates in a surprising arena: women’s football. The hermit kingdom became a powerhouse after the regime invested heavily in ...