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FIFA gives funds to improve soccer academy in N.K.
By Korea HeraldPublished : Oct. 31, 2013 - 18:59
International soccer’s governing body FIFA has provided funds worth $500,000 to build infrastructure to update a soccer academy in Pyongyang, a media outlet reported Thursday.
The International School of Football opened earlier this year and has been training North Korean youths between the ages of 6 and 13, according to a report by Radio Free Asia.
The Washington-based broadcaster said support was given as part of its “goal project” to help build football-related infrastructure in less affluent countries.
FIFA started providing support to the North from 2001 onwards, with around $2 million having been spent so far on six development projects.
Related to the school, North Korean media said its leader Kim Jong-un in June personally designated a name for the new facility that opened on May 31. (Yonhap News)
The International School of Football opened earlier this year and has been training North Korean youths between the ages of 6 and 13, according to a report by Radio Free Asia.
The Washington-based broadcaster said support was given as part of its “goal project” to help build football-related infrastructure in less affluent countries.
FIFA started providing support to the North from 2001 onwards, with around $2 million having been spent so far on six development projects.
Related to the school, North Korean media said its leader Kim Jong-un in June personally designated a name for the new facility that opened on May 31. (Yonhap News)
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Articles by Korea Herald
