Headlines is domestic North Korean news last week included stories on female athletes, new sport technologies and the first reports on commemorative activities for the second anniversary of Kim Jong Il’s death.

Innovations in Sport Technology

North Korean advancements in sport technology made headlines a few times this week. Researchers at the Sports Equipment Research institute were praised for developing a new type of soccer cleat while nutritionists at the Pyongyang Pharmaceutical Plant developed healthy food products that would allow athletes to recover faster and before better.

– The Sports Equipment Research Institute succeeded in developing improved gear for North