Ice Hockey Association of the DPR Korea
Ice hockey governing body in North Korea
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The Ice Hockey Association of the DPR Korea (Korean: 조선아이스하키협회) is the governing body of ice hockey in North Korea led by Kim Kyong Jun as of 2026.[1] It was founded in 1955, and has been facilitating international travel for IIHF tournaments since 2000s.[2]
SportIce Hockey
Affiliation dateAugust 8, 1963
HeadquartersP.O. Box 56 Kumsongdong 2 Mangyongdae District, Pyongyang
PresidentPak Song Nam
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| Sport | Ice Hockey |
|---|---|
| Affiliation date | August 8, 1963 |
| Headquarters | P.O. Box 56 Kumsongdong 2 Mangyongdae District, Pyongyang |
| President | Pak Song Nam |
Association nameIce Hockey Association of the DPR Korea
IIHF CodePRK
IIHF membershipAugust 8, 1963
PresidentPak Song Nam
| Association name | Ice Hockey Association of the DPR Korea |
|---|---|
| IIHF Code | PRK |
| IIHF membership | August 8, 1963 |
| President | Pak Song Nam |
| IIHF men's ranking | 43 |
| IIHF women's ranking | 21 |
Its name is sometimes confusingly translated as "Korea Ice Hockey Association", the same translation as its South Korean counterpart.[2]
On several occasions, it has collaborated with Korea Ice Hockey Association to form cross-Korea teams but not without controversies.[3][4] Since 2003, KIHA has provided ice hockey equipment to its North Korean counterpart.[5]
