After 44 years in the wilderness, DPR Korea returned to the World Cup their first appearance since 1966. Jong-hun Kim was the man tasked with guiding them back.
| Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
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3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 7 |
| 2 |
|
3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 5 |
| 3 |
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3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| 4 |
|
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 12 | -11 | 0 |
It was a tournament to forget for DPR Korea, who left without a single victory to their name. Goals proved hard to come by, with just 1 in 3 matches, and their lack of firepower ultimately told.
DPR Korea found the group stage unforgiving, unable to pick up a single victory against their opponents. Their campaign featured a narrow 1-2 loss to Brazil, a heavy 0-7 defeat to Portugal, and a heavy 0-3 defeat to Côte d'Ivoire. The World Cup dream ended earlier than hoped, with DPR Korea bowing out in the first round.
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Lost all 3 matches conceded 12 goals in 3 matches.
Yun-nam Ji led DPR Korea's attack with 1 goal at the 2010 World Cup.
The tactical mind behind DPR Korea's 2010 campaign. Winless under Kim leading DPR Korea at his first World Cup.
Under manager Jong-hun Kim, DPR Korea employed a traditional 4-2-3-1 formation, relying on midfield creativity and counterattacking opportunities. However, their attacking efforts were often hindered by defensive vulnerabilities.
