North Korean soccer team trounces Japan to win fifth U-17 Women’s Asian Cup

NK News – North Korea News · May 18, 2026

North Korea continued its regional dominance in women’s youth soccer by winning the U-17 Women’s Asian Cup on Sunday, trouncing Japan 5-1 to defend its title. The clash between the previously unbeaten teams in this year’s competition ended in a comfortable victory for North Korea, powered by star forward Yu Jong Hyang’s four goals and […]