North Korean Soccer Star Stuns the World, Then Vanishes
From Serie A Stardom to Unexplained Absence
By Gawon Bae and Andrew McNicol, CNN
July 4th, 2023
In the enigmatic world of North Korean sports, the disappearance of Han Kwang Song, a talented soccer player who once graced the Serie A stage with Juventus, remains an enduring mystery. After a promising start to his career, Han vanished from the soccer world, leaving behind a trail of unanswered questions.
Once hailed as one of Asia's rising soccer stars, Han made headlines when he scored a goal for Perugia in Serie A at just 18 years old. His impressive performance caught the attention of Italian giants Juventus, who signed him in 2017. However, his time in Turin proved to be short-lived.
In 2019, Han returned to North Korea for national team duty and subsequently disappeared from public view. His whereabouts and the reasons for his absence remain unknown, sparking speculation about the enigmatic nature of North Korea's sporting system.
Han's story serves as a reminder of the complex and often unpredictable realities of North Korean soccer. His disappearance highlights the sanctions and restrictions imposed on the country, which have reverberated through the world of professional soccer. Despite his talent and promise, Han's career has been overshadowed by the geopolitical complexities of his homeland.
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