Ask a North Korean: What was it like playing soccer professionally in the DPRK?



Ask A North Korean Ask a North Korean: What was it like playing soccer professionally in the DPRK? A defector writes about his training schedule and the hurdles he faced trying to represent his country David February 13, 2024 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON A young North Korean boy playing soccer \| Image: NK News (Sep. 2015) *“Ask a North Korean” is an NK News* series featuring interviews with and columns by North Korean defectors, most of whom left the DPRK within the last few years. Readers may submit their questions for defectors by emailing [email protected] and including their first name and city of residence.** Today’s question asks: What was your life like as a professional soccer player in the DPRK? David — who was born and raised in North Korea and lived there until he defected in 2012 — writes about his day-to-day life as he chased his dream of playing soccer professionally and the fond © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by Trending

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Ask a North Korean: What was it like playing soccer professionally in the DPRK?

A defector writes about his training schedule and the hurdles he faced trying to represent his country

David February 13, 2024

Ask a North Korean: What was it like playing soccer professionally in the DPRK?

A young North Korean boy playing soccer | Image: NK News (Sep. 2015)

“Ask a North Korean” is an NK News series featuring interviews with and columns by North Korean defectors, most of whom left the DPRK within the last few years.

Readers may submit their questions for defectors by emailing [email protected] and including their first name and city of residence.

Today’s question asks: What was your life like as a professional soccer player in the DPRK?

David — who was born and raised in North Korea and lived there until he defected in 2012 — writes about his day-to-day life as he chased his dream of playing soccer professionally and the fond

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