"He said the match against North Korea, planned to be played on September 14 in Delhi, has also been scrapped as the East Asian country did not confirm their visit to India.
"We are not going to play against North Korea. They are not coming. "
Times of India
26 August 2010
25 August 2010
FIFA Statement on Korea DPR
Following a request for information sent by FIFA to the Korea DPR Football Association on 11 August, FIFA can now confirm that it has received a letter from the Korea DPR Football Association as a reply to that request for information.
In the letter, the Korea DPR FA assures FIFA that Mr Kim Jong Hun, head coach of the national team, and all the other members of the national team are training as usual and that the members of the team will soon take part in the 16th Asian Games. The association also indicates that there were no sanctions to the coach and that the reports on this matter were baseless.
Furthermore, the Korea DPR FA clarified that the election of the president of the association held on 19 June was held in accordance with the statutes of the association and were not affected by any result of the team at the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™, recalling that at the time of the election the team had only played one match against Brazil and had shown a good level of play.
With all of the information at hand, and having checked all of its sources, FIFA has decided to close the matter.
fifa.com
In the letter, the Korea DPR FA assures FIFA that Mr Kim Jong Hun, head coach of the national team, and all the other members of the national team are training as usual and that the members of the team will soon take part in the 16th Asian Games. The association also indicates that there were no sanctions to the coach and that the reports on this matter were baseless.
Furthermore, the Korea DPR FA clarified that the election of the president of the association held on 19 June was held in accordance with the statutes of the association and were not affected by any result of the team at the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™, recalling that at the time of the election the team had only played one match against Brazil and had shown a good level of play.
With all of the information at hand, and having checked all of its sources, FIFA has decided to close the matter.
fifa.com
FIFA ends probe into North Korean football
ZURICH (AP)—FIFA has ended a probe into North Korean football after accepting an explanation from Pyongyang that the national team coach and players were not disciplined after losing all three matches at the World Cup.
FIFA says it has “checked all of its sources” and closed the matter.
FIFA president Sepp Blatter opened an investigation two weeks ago after unconfirmed reports from North Korea alleged coach Kim Jong Hun and his players were mistreated after returning home from South Africa in June.
FIFA says the North Korean football federation has written explaining the team is “training as usual” and will soon play at the Asian Games.
The federation tells FIFA the reports were “baseless” and Kim was not sanctioned.
FIFA says it has “checked all of its sources” and closed the matter.
FIFA president Sepp Blatter opened an investigation two weeks ago after unconfirmed reports from North Korea alleged coach Kim Jong Hun and his players were mistreated after returning home from South Africa in June.
FIFA says the North Korean football federation has written explaining the team is “training as usual” and will soon play at the Asian Games.
The federation tells FIFA the reports were “baseless” and Kim was not sanctioned.
FIFA dismiss North Korea witchhunt claims
* Public shaming did not take place - FIFA
* FIFA say North Korean FA elections lawful (adds FA elections)
By Brian Homewood
ZURICH, Aug 25 (Reuters) - FIFA has dismissed allegations that North Korea’s coach and players were punished for losing all three of their games at this year’s World Cup.
Asian media reported the side had been publicly shamed after returning from South Africa having conceded 12 goals in the first round. Soccer’s governing body FIFA insisted it was business as usual for North Korea and that no such witchhunt had taken place.
“The (North Korean) FA assures FIFA that Mr Kim Jong-hun, head coach of the national team, and all the other members of the national team are training as usual,” FIFA said in a statement.
“The association also indicates that there were no sanctions to the coach and that the reports on this matter were baseless.
“With all of the information at hand, and having checked all of its sources, FIFA has decided to close the matter.”
North Korea lost 2-1 to Brazil, were humiliated 7-0 by Portugal and easily beaten 3-0 by Ivory Coast at the World Cup.
Radio Free Asia and South Korean media claimed Kim and his team were forced onto a stage at the People’s Palace of Culture in front of 400 government officials, students and journalists.
Reports said the players were subjected to six hours of criticism for their performance at the World Cup, their first appearance since 1966.
ELECTION FAIR
FIFA added that an election for the president of the North Korea FA was also considered to be within its rules.
“The (North Korean) FA clarified that the election of the president of the association held on 19 June was held in accordance with the statutes of the association and were not affected by any result of the team at the World Cup,” said FIFA.
“At the time of the election the team had only played one match against Brazil and had shown a good level of play.”
yahoo.com
* FIFA say North Korean FA elections lawful (adds FA elections)
By Brian Homewood
ZURICH, Aug 25 (Reuters) - FIFA has dismissed allegations that North Korea’s coach and players were punished for losing all three of their games at this year’s World Cup.
Asian media reported the side had been publicly shamed after returning from South Africa having conceded 12 goals in the first round. Soccer’s governing body FIFA insisted it was business as usual for North Korea and that no such witchhunt had taken place.
“The (North Korean) FA assures FIFA that Mr Kim Jong-hun, head coach of the national team, and all the other members of the national team are training as usual,” FIFA said in a statement.
“The association also indicates that there were no sanctions to the coach and that the reports on this matter were baseless.
“With all of the information at hand, and having checked all of its sources, FIFA has decided to close the matter.”
North Korea lost 2-1 to Brazil, were humiliated 7-0 by Portugal and easily beaten 3-0 by Ivory Coast at the World Cup.
Radio Free Asia and South Korean media claimed Kim and his team were forced onto a stage at the People’s Palace of Culture in front of 400 government officials, students and journalists.
Reports said the players were subjected to six hours of criticism for their performance at the World Cup, their first appearance since 1966.
ELECTION FAIR
FIFA added that an election for the president of the North Korea FA was also considered to be within its rules.
“The (North Korean) FA clarified that the election of the president of the association held on 19 June was held in accordance with the statutes of the association and were not affected by any result of the team at the World Cup,” said FIFA.
“At the time of the election the team had only played one match against Brazil and had shown a good level of play.”
yahoo.com
24 August 2010
North Korea's Jong shines for Bochum
Jong Tae Se appears to be an instant hit as the first North Korean in professional German football.
Jong, 26, struck twice as VfL Bochum opened their second-division campaign on Monday night with a 3-2 victory over 1860 Munich. Until then, he was known in Germany for crying during his country's anthem ahead of the World Cup match against Brazil two months ago.
"Tears star Jong makes Bochum laugh again," said the Bild daily on its website on Tuesday, linking both events.
Bild spoke of "the first big Jong show" and Kicker sports magazine said Jong had "a classy performance" as he headed home in in the 38th and 46th and was also involved in Giovani Federico's 13th-minute opener.
"I am very happy because we won, and of course about my two goals as well," said Jong.
Super Sport
Jong, 26, struck twice as VfL Bochum opened their second-division campaign on Monday night with a 3-2 victory over 1860 Munich. Until then, he was known in Germany for crying during his country's anthem ahead of the World Cup match against Brazil two months ago.
"Tears star Jong makes Bochum laugh again," said the Bild daily on its website on Tuesday, linking both events.
Bild spoke of "the first big Jong show" and Kicker sports magazine said Jong had "a classy performance" as he headed home in in the 38th and 46th and was also involved in Giovani Federico's 13th-minute opener.
"I am very happy because we won, and of course about my two goals as well," said Jong.
Super Sport
21 August 2010
DPRK’s FIFA World Cup team to come to Vietnam
VietNamNet Bridge - The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) has decided to send its national team to Vietnam to participate in the Thang Long-Hanoi Football Cup from September 20-24.
Earlier, DPRK planed to send its U-23 team to Vietnam to compete in the event, which will be held at Hanoi’s My Dinh stadium from September 20-24 to celebrate Hanoi’s 1000th anniversary.
The squad is expected to have 10-14 of the footballers who took part in the 2010 World Cup finals in South Africa.
The other two competitors will be the U23 Kuwait and U23 Australia teams. Kuwait and Australia confirmed that they will bring their best players to Vietnam.
Vietnam.net
Earlier, DPRK planed to send its U-23 team to Vietnam to compete in the event, which will be held at Hanoi’s My Dinh stadium from September 20-24 to celebrate Hanoi’s 1000th anniversary.
The squad is expected to have 10-14 of the footballers who took part in the 2010 World Cup finals in South Africa.
The other two competitors will be the U23 Kuwait and U23 Australia teams. Kuwait and Australia confirmed that they will bring their best players to Vietnam.
Vietnam.net
16 August 2010
India friendly in September
PANAJI: The mystery that the North Korean nation is extends to their friendly international football match against India. No one can tell quite surely if the hapless coach, Kim Jong-Hun, would be part of the touring party, but several of North Korea's stars are set to take part in a friendly against India.
North Korea had agreed to play a friendly at the Ambedkar Stadium in Delhi on September 14, their first soccer assignment since the World Cup in South Africa.
"North Korea have told our agent that they will play in India, but we are still waiting for them to officially write to us," All India Football Federation general secretary, Alberto Colaco, told TOI on Sunday. "If North Korea confirm the friendly, it will be against their senior team," said Colaco, making it clear that a junior side, or a reserve team, from the DPR Korea Football Association would not be acceptable.
Times of India
North Korea had agreed to play a friendly at the Ambedkar Stadium in Delhi on September 14, their first soccer assignment since the World Cup in South Africa.
"North Korea have told our agent that they will play in India, but we are still waiting for them to officially write to us," All India Football Federation general secretary, Alberto Colaco, told TOI on Sunday. "If North Korea confirm the friendly, it will be against their senior team," said Colaco, making it clear that a junior side, or a reserve team, from the DPR Korea Football Association would not be acceptable.
Times of India
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