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Kim Jong Un, supreme leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, though busy with his ceaseless inspection of military frontline units, recently watched an archery match between the April 25 Defense Sports Team and the Amnokgang Defense Sports Team and had a picture taken with players.
From the ancient times archery has been regarded in Korea as a symbol of resourcefulness and bravery. It was one of the martial arts in the medieval age, along with horse riding, fencing and spearing.
Archery developed onto a higher level particularly in the period of Koguryo Kingdom (B.C. 277-A.D. 668). King Tongmyong, founder of Koguryo, was called Ju Mong in Korean which means a master hand at archery.
Archery has been one of the sporting events in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea since the 1960s. The DPRK proved successful in the event in some international tournaments.
Ri Chol Hyon, senior coach of the Amnokgang Defense Sports Team, told KCNA:
"It is my plan to develop the nation's archery technique onto a higher level than that in the 1970s-1980s. I am sure that it is one of feasible events for the DPRK.
The team has paid big efforts to putting the archery training on a scientific basis."
Inspired by Kim Jong Un's call for winning the world championship in the archery event, the coaches and players of the team are now intensifying training in high spirits.
Kang Hui Ryon, 19, an archer, said:
"I was honored to have a picture taken with Marshal Kim Jong Un.
I will pay up to his expectation with good results in international games." -0-
[...] From the ancient times archery has been regarded in Korea as a symbol of resourcefulness and bravery. It was one of the martial arts in the medieval age, along with horse riding, fencing and spearing. [...]
ReplyDeleteGreetings. I hope your archery team will visit many countries. When will North Koreans enjoy democracy with full democratic rights? All adults deserve these rights and will bring prosperity to their country when they can exercise their democratic rights and enjoy full human rights protection and respect for their privacy, voting, security and commercial rights.
ReplyDeleteNearly every country has democracy now. I hope North Korea will soon have democracy and prosperity also. I do not believe any country wishes to attack you, provided you do not attack them.