The Democratic People's Republic of Korea national basketball team (recognized as DPR Korea by

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and known colloquially and in the media as North Korea) represents the Democratic People's Republic of Korea in international

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and is controlled by the Amateur Basketball Association of DPR of Korea, the governing body for basketball in North Korea. In December 2013, former American basketball professional

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visited North Korea to help train the national team after he developed a friendship with Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un during his first visit to the country in February 2013. Rodman's visit and a match between the North Korean team and former NBA stars was depicted in the 2015 documentary film ''

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''. Kim Jong Un is said to be a fan of the Chicago Bulls.

Roster

The following is the North Korea roster in the men's basketball tournament of the 2010 Asian Games.

Tournament records

FIBA Asia Cup

Asian Games

References

External links