Football match held to mark National Liberation Day

August 17, 2026

A men's football match between Taedonggang and Hwaeppul teams took place as part of the Hwaeppul Cup football tournament at Kim Il Sung Stadium on August 15, the 81st anniversary of Korea's liberation.

Among the audience were senior Party and government officials, members of the National Sports Guidance Committee, leading officials of organizations supporting sports events, merited sportspersons, officials of ministries and national agencies and Pyongyang citizens.

In the match which began with the Hwaeppul team's first kick, the footballers of both teams played the game vigorously, according to their tactical intentions.

The Taedonggang Team beat its rival 4-0 in the match. 

KCNA

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