North Korean leader Kim Jong Un honored members of Naegohyang Women's FC at an event, state media reported Tuesday. The team is seen here on May 23 after winning the AFC Women's Champions League title in Suwon, South Korea. File Photo by Yonhap
SEOUL, June 2 (UPI) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un honored members of Naegohyang Women's FC after the team won Asia's top women's club competition in South Korea last month, state media reported Tuesday.
Kim watched an exhibition match between Naegohyang and North Korea's national under-17 women's team during celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of the Central Cadres Training School of the ruling Workers' Party on Monday, according to the official Korean Central News Agency.
Before the match, the North Korean leader met players and coaches from both teams and congratulated them on their recent international successes, expressing hope they would continue winning trophies "associated with their patriotism."
The exhibition game, which featured "high competitive spirit," brought the anniversary celebrations to a close, KCNA reported. Images released by state media showed Kim greeting players on the field and posing for photographs with both teams, with some athletes appearing tearful during the encounter.
