North Korean sports fans revel in the highs and lows of competition
Love of athletics goes beyond national pride, with the country most passionate for the beautiful game
A man wearing a "Ronaldinho" hat smiles in Pyongan Province, Pyongyang, Sep. 8, 2012 | NK News (file)
The following article is a column by Gareth Johnson of Young Pioneer Tours.
The following article is a column by Gareth Johnson of Young Pioneer Tours.
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