North Korea's Naegohyang Women's FC players remained poker-faced during their visit to South Korea. But back home, the footballers were visibly emotional when they met their leader, Kim Jong-un, bursting into tears of joy.

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.

Naegohyang Women’s FC became the first North Korean side to win Asia’s top club title last month.