Naegohyang Women's FC players celebrate after winning the AFC Women's Champions League 2026 final match between Tokyo Verdy Beleza and Naegohyang Women's FC in Suwon, South Korea, 23 May 2026. Photo by JEON HEON-KYUN / EPA
July 20 (Asia Today) -- South Korea spent 235.29 million won ($158,000) from an inter-Korean cooperation fund to support joint cheering for a North Korean women's soccer club during an Asian tournament in May, the Unification Ministry said Monday.
The government had approved 319.45 million won ($215,000) for activities supporting Naegohyang Women's FC during the Asian Football Confederation Women's Champions League.
About 85 million won ($57,100) that was not used will be returned after the accounts are settled, the ministry said.
The government spent 148.74 million won ($100,000) on 5,048 match tickets, cheering supplies, snacks, an event booth and service fees for operating the supporters' group.
