This noon, from 12:00 p.m. (Spanish time), the Suwon Sports Complex will host an event that goes far beyond sport.
For the first time in eight years, a North Korean team will set foot and compete on South Korean soil in the semi-finals of the AFC Women’s Champions League. A historic clash that can also be watched LIVE and FREE on OneFootball.
A delegation under the spotlight
Expectations are sky-high. The North Korean team, Naegohyang Women’s FC, landed in South Korean territory last Sunday, May 17. According to official figures provided by Seoul’s Ministry of Unification, the delegation is made up of 39 people: a group of 27 players ready to make history and 12 members of the coaching staff.
This trip marks the end of a long winter of sporting silence between the two nations, at a time when bilateral political relations are clearly strained.
A stadium united by ‘Fair Play’
Despite the geopolitical tension in the background, the atmosphere expected in the Suwon stands promises to be exemplary. According to South Korea’s state news agency, various civil organizations have mobilized to ensure that the Naegohyang players do not feel alone.
A joint cheering section has been organized in which local fans and civil activists will support the North Korean team alongside the supporters of Suwon FC Women (today’s South Korean opponent). The organizations’ message is clear: celebrate football, peace, and the talent of Korean women, setting political flags aside.
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This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.