DPR Korea Premier Football League
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The DPR Korea Premier Football League (Korean: 조선민주주의인민공화국 1부류축구련맹전) is the men's top professional football division of the North Korean football league system. The DPR Korea Premier Football League was established in 2017, replacing previous football tournaments held in a knockout format which served as a highest-level football competition in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.
Quick Facts Organising body, Founded ...
Organising body | DPR Korea Football Association |
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Founded | 1960; 64 years ago (1960) (original) 2017; 7 years ago (2017) (current form) |
Country | North Korea |
Confederation | AFC |
Number of teams | 12 |
Level on pyramid | 1 |
Relegation to | DPR Korea Football League 2 |
Domestic cup(s) | Hwaebul Cup DPR Korea Championship Mangyongdae Prize Paektusan Prize Pochonbo Torch Prize Osandok Prize |
International cup(s) | AFC Challenge League |
Current champions | April 25 (21 titles) (2022–23) |
Most championships | April 25 (21 titles) |
TV partners | Korean Central Television[1] |
Current: 2023–24 DPR Korea Premier Football League |
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