After a 3–0 loss to South Korea in 1993, chairman Kim Jong-il banned the national team from competing in international tournaments. They did not return to competitive football until 1998.[7]
^Saudi Arabia were awarded a 2–0 win after the North Korean team assaulted referee Vijit Getkaew and his linesman after the final whistle of the semi-final against Kuwait
^"North Korea". national-football-teams.com. Retrieved 28 December 2021.
^"<지금북한 축구는>"선수들 투지 좋지만 체력 약해"" [<Now in North Korean football> "The players have good fighting spirit, but their stamina is weak"]. JoongAng Ilbo (in Korean). 2 September 2002. Retrieved 28 December 2021.