Football Football North Korea turns to one of its own as football coach Kim Yong Jun, a 35-year-old retired midfielder, will take the side to the 2019 AFC Asian Cup. AFP Seoul 12 December, 2018 17:13 IST As a player Kim Yong Jun played a key role in North Korea's qualification for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. (Representational Image) - Getty Images AFP Seoul 12 December, 2018 17:13 IST North Korea has named one of its former player as coach of the national football team, after the departure of his Norwegian predecessor.Kim Yong Jun, a 35-year-old retired midfielder, will take the side to the 2019 AFC Asian Cup, the North’s official KCNA news agency said.His appointment came after Norwegian ex-striker Jorn Andersen did not extend his two-year contract with the isolated country, which is under multiple sanctions over its nuclear weapon and ballistic missile programmes.As a player Kim helped the North qualify for the 2010 FIFA World Cup before becoming coach to a Pyongyang team. North Korea is currently ranked 109th in the world. Read more stories on Football. For more updates, follow Sportstar on :