AFC Women’s Champions League

The AFC Women's Champions League is Asia's premier club competition for women's football. Recently, Naegohyang Women's FC from North Korea achieved a historic victory, defeating Tokyo Verdy Beleza of Japan 1-0 in the final held in Suwon on May 23rd. This win marks the first time a North Korean club has secured Asia's top club title. The team's triumph was met with significant national attention, as North Korean leader Kim Jong-un personally received the victorious players in Pyongyang, embracing them and posing for photographs. The participation of Naegohyang Women's FC in the 2025-2026 AFC Women's Champions League also represents a notable event, as it signifies North Korean athletes stepping onto South Korean soil for the first time in eight years, potentially offering a subtle avenue for inter-Korean dialogue amidst ongoing political tensions.