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North Korean soccer star lands at DPRK club after sanctions derail Europe career

Pro-regime outlet reports Han Kwang Song now on top April 25 team, and expert says he’s unlikely to play overseas again
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North Korean soccer star lands at DPRK club after sanctions derail Europe career
Han Kwang Song in training with Qatari side Al Duhail in 2020 | Image: Al Duhail via X (Aug. 5, 2020)

North Korean soccer star Han Kwang Song is now playing for the DPRK’s top club side in Pyongyang, after international sanctions derailed his promising career in Europe.

The Choson Sinbo, a pro-DPRK outlet in Japan with close ties to the regime, reported last Tuesday that the 25-year-old Han is “currently trying to regain top form” playing for the April 25 Sports Club’s men’s team in the DPRK Premier Football League.

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