North Korean Women's Football Team Visits South Korea

May 14, 2026, 04:45
AsiaSports

Introduction

A women's football team from North Korea is going to South Korea. They will play a game against Suwon FC Women. This is the first time a sports team from the North visits in eight years.

Main Body

North Korea and South Korea are not friends right now. They do not have a peace treaty. They stopped talking about nuclear weapons in 2019. Now, the leaders are angry. Thirty-nine people will travel from Beijing to Suwon. They will stay in a hotel. The teams will not eat together or walk in the same halls. This is to keep them apart. North Korea wants to show they are strong. Their team is very good. They beat Suwon FC 3-0 before. There will be no national songs or flags at the game. The South Korean government is paying money to help people be friendly.

Conclusion

This game is a rare chance for the two countries to meet.

Learning

🎯 The 'Future Plan' Pattern

When we talk about things that are planned for the future, we often use will or going to.

From the text:

  • "...is going to South Korea"
  • "They will play a game"
  • "Thirty-nine people will travel"

How it works: Use these when you want to say what happens next.

Person β†’ will β†’ Action (Example: They will stay in a hotel)

πŸ›‘ Saying 'No' (Negative Sentences)

To make a sentence negative, we put not after the helping word.

  • Are β†’ Are not (They are not friends)
  • Do β†’ Do not (They do not have a treaty)
  • Will β†’ Will not (They will not eat together)

Quick Tip: If you see 'do not', the action is usually a habit or a fact. If you see 'will not', it is a plan for the future.

Vocabulary Learning

team (n.)
A group of people who work together
Example:The football team practiced every day.
football (n.)
A sport played with a ball and goals
Example:She loves playing football with her friends.
play (v.)
To do an activity for enjoyment
Example:They play football in the park.
game (n.)
An activity with rules for fun or competition
Example:The game last night was exciting.
visit (v.)
To go to see someone or a place
Example:We will visit the museum tomorrow.
friend (n.)
A person you like and trust
Example:She is my best friend.
peace (n.)
A state of calm and no conflict
Example:They hope for peace between the countries.
treaty (n.)
An agreement between countries
Example:The treaty was signed last year.
nuclear (adj.)
Relating to powerful bombs
Example:Nuclear weapons are dangerous.
weapon (n.)
Something used to hurt or kill
Example:They banned all weapons.
leader (n.)
A person who guides others
Example:The leader gave a speech.
angry (adj.)
Feeling upset or mad
Example:He was angry after the loss.
travel (v.)
To go from one place to another
Example:They travel by train.
stay (v.)
To remain in a place
Example:She will stay at the hotel.
hotel (n.)
A place where people can sleep
Example:We booked a room in the hotel.
eat (v.)
To consume food
Example:They eat breakfast together.
walk (v.)
To move on foot
Example:They walk to school.
hall (n.)
A large room for events
Example:The concert was held in the hall.
keep (v.)
To hold or maintain
Example:Keep the door closed.
apart (adv.)
Not together
Example:They stay apart for safety.
strong (adj.)
Having power or force
Example:The team is strong.
good (adj.)
Positive or desirable
Example:She did a good job.
beat (v.)
To win against
Example:They beat the opponents.
national (adj.)
Relating to a country
Example:National flags were displayed.
song (n.)
A piece of music
Example:They sang a song.
flag (n.)
A piece of cloth with colors
Example:The flag waves in the wind.
government (n.)
The group that runs a country
Example:The government announced new rules.
pay (v.)
To give money for something
Example:They pay for the tickets.
money (n.)
Currency used for buying
Example:She has enough money.
help (v.)
To give support
Example:They help each other.
friendly (adj.)
Kind and pleasant
Example:They were friendly to visitors.
chance (n.)
An opportunity
Example:This is a chance to learn.
meet (v.)
To see someone
Example:They will meet tomorrow.
rare (adj.)
Not common
Example:It was a rare event.