Pyongyang Sports Club
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Pyongyang Sports Club (Korean: 평양시체육단) is a North Korean organization of education specialty with several departments. This organization is based in Pyongyang and plays at the Kim Il Sung Stadium. As the sports club of the Workers' Party of Korea and Government of Pyongyang, Pyongyang SC is the largest sports club not affiliated with a state ministry.
Football is the most popular department in this organization. The men are presently playing in the DPR Korea Premier Football League, the highest football league in North Korea.
History
This organization was founded by Kim Il Sung on 30 April 1956.
Rivalries
Pyongyang's primary rival is April 25 - known as "the Pyongyang Derby".[citation needed]
Managers
- North Korea Ri Chang-hun (2011–2012)
- North Korea Choi Yong-son (2012–2013)
- North Korea Ri Jong-man (2013–)
Achievements
Domestic
2007 2016
2015 2010 2005 SF 2014
2004
International
- IFA Shield: 1
1973
Other sports
The club has branches in several other sports, including ice hockey.