Cui Cui Minghao is one of the few North Korean athletes who have competed abroad in recent years. He jumped from a member of the football team of North Korea's Ministry of Light Industry to a Russian super soldier and became a member of the football team of Samara Soviet Union.
Hong Young Jo Hong, captain of the North Korean football team, is the only player who still plays overseas. In 2008, he came to Rostov, Russia, wearing a military uniform full of medals and played for FC Rostov.
Ernst & Young Huck plays for Omiya Adiga team in Japan Football League.
Zheng Dashi is the best player in North Korea. He plays for Kawasaki Strikers in Japan.