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Naegohyang won 2-1 in their semi-final against South Korea's Suwon, earning them a place in the Asian Women's Champions League final.
The North Korean team will face Japan's Tokyo Verdy Beleza during the final on Saturday at the same stadium. Within hours of going on sale, more than 7,000 tickets for the rare North-South semi-final at Suwon Sports Complex sold out.
But with relations between the two countries in a deep freeze, BBC Seoul Correspondent Jake Kwon looks at whether a football match could spark renewed diplomatic efforts.
ShareSaveJournalists scramble as gunshots sound in Philippine senateRounds of gunfire were heard but officials have not revealed who fired the shots.
The Kabul rehab centre hit by deadly Pakistani strikePakistan says it hit 'military and terrorist infrastructure' - but the UN and victims' families reject this claim.
Huge plumes of ash rise as Indonesia's Mount Dukono eruptsOfficials said the group had been hiking up the active volcano despite a climbing ban.
Why is Japan rethinking its anti-war stance?Japan's PM is pushing to revise country's pacifist constitution - and it's causing controversy.
World snooker champion receives hero’s homecoming in ChinaWu Yize, 22, was met with screaming fans at his first public appearance since his world title win - with the BBC's Stephen McDonell amongst the crowd.
What do a teenager's clothes tell us about North Korea's future?Analysts say the daughter of North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un is not just growing up - she’s being styled for succession.
Moment Indonesian river overflows from heavy rainA glamping facility was destroyed by the raging torrent in Bogor, West Java on 4 May.
Why is China banning drone sales in Beijing?The BBC's Laura Bicker looks into why China has tightened regulations on drones, with authorities citing public safety concerns.
Flying cars and 5-minute charges: China's EV industry sees opportunity in Iran crisisAs the US-Iran has sent the world scrambling for fuel, China is positioned to benefit from its rapid shift into electric vehicles.
BBC reports from scene of fatal Indonesia train crashAt least 15 people have died after a train crashed into the female-only carriage of a commuter train in Bekasi.
How the US-Iran war is costing ChinaThe BBC’s Laura Bicker explains the economic costs and possible political wins for China brought on by the war.
Drone footage shows huge Malaysian coastal village fireThousands of people have been displaced after a fire destroyed around 1,000 homes in Malaysia's Sabah state.
Watch: Runners v robots at China half marathonRobots competed in a half marathon race in Beijing on Sunday, with the winning machine leaving its human rivals for dust.
Bongbong Marcos fights ill-health rumours with star jumpsThe Philippine President challenged anyone questioning his fitness to join him in the gym.
Celebrities and fans pay tributes to Asha BhosleAsha Bhosle died in Mumbai on Sunday after being admitted to the hospital following a heart attack.
Watch: Who is the coup leader who will be Myanmar's next president?Min Aung Hlaing presided over his last military parade in Myanmar before he takes up the role of president.
Long queues in Myanmar as Iran war fuel crisis deepensDrivers are queuing for hours at petrol stations in Myanmar as the Iran war continues to send shockwaves across the globe.
How the Iran war is causing fuel chaos in the PhilippinesBBC News Asia Business Correspondent Suranajana Tewari spoke to people taking to the streets of Manila.
Video shows moment point-blank gunshot misses Indian politicianSenior Kashmir leader Farooq Abdullah escaped unhurt after the incident and the suspect is in custody.
Viral monkey Punch rejected by mother given stuffed orangutanA young Japanese macaque at the Ichikawa City Zoo in Japan went viral, after videos showed him playing with a soft toy that zookeepers gave him for comfort.
