Millions around the world caught a glimpse of the North Korean men’s team in two World Cups.
The secrecy surrounding the North Korean national team was also evident in the case of star player Han Kwang Song.
Carl Recine/Action Images/ReutersEarning respectWhen An joined the North Korean national team upon receiving a call-up letter in 2002, he remembers not being immediately accepted by teammates.
To be accepted by the squad, newcomer An had to prove himself to the other North Korean players.
Although, as fate would have it, An met his former teammate and current manager of the North Korean national team, Sin Yong Nam, last March.
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