The following is the preliminary roster for North Korea's 2010 World Cup soccer team that will take the pitch in South Africa. Countries can currently have up to 30 players on the roster, but will have to submit their final 23-player rostexrs to FIFA by June 4. (The World Cup starts on June 11.)Scroll to the bottom of the page to access the rosters for all 32 teams. And be sure to stay with FanHouse for complete coverage from South Africa, as columnist Kevin Blackistone and soccer editor Brian Straus will be on location in Africa for the duration of the tournament.
North Korea World Cup Roster
| Player | Date of Birth | Club |
|---|---|---|
| Kim Myong Gil (GK) | 16.10.1984 | Amrokgang (PRK) |
| Kim Myong Won (GK) | 15.07.1983 | Amrokgang (PRK) |
| Ri Myong Guk (GK) | 09.09.1986 | Pyongyang City (PPK) |
| An Chol Hyok | 27.06.1985 | Rimyongsu (PRK) |
| An Yong Hak | 25.101978 | Omiya Ardija (JPN) |
| Cha Jong Hyok | 25.09.1985 | Amrokgang (PRK) |
| Choe Kum Chol | 09.02.1987 | April 25 (PRK) |
| Hong Yo Jo | 22.05.1982 | FK Rostov (RUS) |
| Ji Yuan Nam | 20.11.1976 | April 25 (PRK) |
| Jong Tae Se | 02.03.1984 | Kawasaki Frontale (JPN) |
| Kim Kum Il | 10.10.1987 | April 25 (PRK) |
| Kim Kyung Il | 11.12.1988 | Rimyongsu (PRK) |
| Kim Yong Jun | 19.07.1983 | Pyongyang City (PRK) |
| Mun In Guk | 29.09.1978 | April 25 (PRK) |
| Nam Song Chol | 07.05.1982 | April 25 (PRK) |
| Pak Chol Jin | 05.09.1985 | Amrokgang (PRK) |
| Pak Nam Chol | 02.07.1985 | April 25 (PRK) |
| Pak Nam Chol | 03.10.1988 | Amrokgang (PRK) |
| Pak Sung Hyok | 03.05.1990 | Sobaeksu (PRK) |
| Ri Chol Myong | 18.02.1988 | Pyongyang City (PPK) |
| Ri Jun Il | 24.08.1987 | Sobaeksu (PRK) |
| Ri Kwang Chon | 04.09.1985 | April 25 (PRK) |
| Ri Kwang Hyok | 17.08.1987 | Kyonggongop (PRK) |
Here are the rosters for all 32 teams:
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