Fifa Makes Public North Korea U20 World Cup Squad

Fifa has published on its website North Korea’s squad for the upcoming Fifa Under 20 World Cup which begins in New Zealand in nine days time.

An analysis of the roster has shown that 3 goalkeepers, 6 defenders, 6 midfielders and 6 strikers will fly out to New Zealand from the team’s training camp.

The youngest member of the squad is shot - stopper RI Hi Hak, who was born on January 2 , 1995 while the oldest is defender RO Myong Song of Rimyongsu SC.

The North Korea Under 20 National Team is coached by AN Ye Gun.

The Asians are in Group E of the tournament and will play their first game against Hungary on June 1 before facing Nigeria three days later.

North Korea Under 20 Squad

Goalkeepers : RI In Hak, CHA Jong Hun and SON Chol Ryong

Defenders : JANG Kum Nam, MIN Hyo Song, JON Kum Dong, RO Myong Song, KIM Kuk Cho and RI Kyong Jin

Midfielders : KANG Nam Gwon, RI Un Chol, PAK Chol Song, KIM Kwang Jin, JO Kwang Myong, KIM Song Sun

Attackers : CHOE Ju Song, KIM Yu Son, KIM Chol Mi, KIM Chol Jae, SO Jong Hyo and SON Chol Ryong