Pyongyang City Sports Club - City Sports Club

Pyongyang City Sports Club (Chosŏn'gÅ­l: 평ì–'시체육단; Hanja: 平壤市é«"育團) is a North Korean organization of physical education specialty with several departments. This organization is based in Pyongyang.

Football is the most popular department in this organization. They play in the DPR Korea League, the highest football league in North Korea. The team came in first place in 1991 and in 2004.

History

This organization was founded by Kim Il-sung on 30 April 1956. In October 1971, Moranbong Sports Club (Chosŏn'gÅ­l: 모란봉체육단; Hanja: 牡丹峰é«"育團) and Rodongja Sports Club (Chosŏn'gÅ­l: 로동자체육단; Hanja: 勞動者é«"育團) merged to this organization.

Current players

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

Achievements

• DPR Korea League: 5

1991, 2004, 2005, 2008, 2009

Notable players

• Kim Kuk-jin

References