How many interceptions Korea DPR make, and who makes most.
Updated 10 June 2025, after the last game
Korea DPR make 12.0 interceptions per game in 2025, the 4th most of the 24 national teams on their 2025 record and above the average of 8.9, across four games, while Yemen make the most with 13.6.
Myong-Song Ro has made the most interceptions for Korea DPR in 2025, nine in four appearances, 2.25 a game, ahead of Il-song Ri with five and Ryong Il Choe with five, across all competitions.
Korea DPR make more interceptions at home, 6.5 a game in their last eight home games against 3.3 in their last 10 away.
Korea DPR made 17 interceptions at home to the Kyrgyz Republic on 5 June, their most in a game in 2025, against an average of 8.8 across their six games, and their fewest was none away at Jordan on 14 March.
| Player | Apps | Interceptions | Per game | Games with 1+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kuk Chol Jang | 6 | 11 | 1.83 | 4 |
| Myong-Song Ro | 4 | 9 | 2.25 | 4 |
| Chung-song Paek | 8 | 9 | 1.13 | 5 |
| Kim Yu Song | 8 | 7 | 0.88 | 4 |
| Kye Tam | 6 | 6 | 1.00 | 2 |
| Il-song Ri | 7 | 6 | 0.86 | 4 |
| Ryong Il Choe | 4 | 5 | 1.25 | 3 |
| Kim Sung-Hye | 5 | 5 | 1.00 | 4 |
| Myong-Song Ra | 1 | 4 | 4.00 | 1 |
| Kuk Chol Kang | 7 | 4 | 0.57 | 2 |
| Jo-guk Ri | 7 | 3 | 0.43 | 2 |
| Kim Kuk Bom | 2 | 2 | 1.00 | 2 |
| Kim Pom Hyok | 3 | 2 | 0.67 | 1 |
| Jin Hyok Kim | 3 | 2 | 0.67 | 2 |
| Choe Kuk | 3 | 2 | 0.67 | 2 |
| Chung Guk Han | 1 | 1 | 1.00 | 1 |
| Kum-Chol Ri | 1 | 1 | 1.00 | 1 |
| Kwang-Myong Ri | 2 | 1 | 0.50 | 1 |
| Han Kwang-Sŏng | 4 | 1 | 0.25 | 1 |
| Choe Ok Chol | 4 | 1 | 0.25 | 1 |
| Un-Chol Ri | 4 | 1 | 0.25 | 1 |
| Kum-song Jong | 4 | 1 | 0.25 | 1 |
| Kwang-hun Pak | 6 | 1 | 0.17 | 1 |
| Sin Kwang-Nam | 1 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
| Ju-Song Choe | 3 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
| Il Gwan Jong | 4 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
| Kuk-jin Kim | 5 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
| Kang Ju Hyok | 8 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
| Date | Opponent | Competition | Score | Korea DPR | Opponent | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jun 2025 | Iran (A) | WC Qualification Asia | 3-0 | 11 | 6 | 17 |
| 5 Jun 2025 | Kyrgyz Republic (H) | WC Qualification Asia | 2-2 | 17 | 10 | 27 |
| 25 Mar 2025 | United Arab Emirates (H) | WC Qualification Asia | 1-2 | 13 | 8 | 21 |
| 20 Mar 2025 | Qatar (A) | WC Qualification Asia | 5-1 | 12 | 11 | 23 |
| 14 Mar 2025 | Jordan (A) | Friendly International | 1-1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 17 Feb 2025 | Kazakhstan (A) | Friendly International | 0-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 19 Nov 2024 | Uzbekistan (H) | WC Qualification Asia | 0-1 | 10 | 9 | 19 |
| 14 Nov 2024 | Iran (H) | WC Qualification Asia | 2-3 | 12 | 10 | 22 |
| 15 Oct 2024 | Kyrgyz Republic (A) | WC Qualification Asia | 1-0 | 6 | 11 | 17 |
| 10 Oct 2024 | United Arab Emirates (A) | WC Qualification Asia | 1-1 | 4 | 11 | 15 |
| Line | Games over | Hit rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Korea DPR interceptions | Over 6.5 | 6 of 10 | 60% |
| Korea DPR interceptions | Over 8.5 | 6 of 10 | 60% |
| Korea DPR interceptions | Over 10.5 | 5 of 10 | 50% |
| Korea DPR interceptions | Over 12.5 | 2 of 10 | 20% |
| Korea DPR interceptions | Over 14.5 | 1 of 10 | 10% |
| Opponent interceptions | Over 6.5 | 7 of 10 | 70% |
| Opponent interceptions | Over 8.5 | 6 of 10 | 60% |
| Opponent interceptions | Over 10.5 | 3 of 10 | 30% |
| Opponent interceptions | Over 12.5 | 0 of 10 | 0% |
| Opponent interceptions | Over 14.5 | 0 of 10 | 0% |
| Total interceptions | Over 14.5 | 8 of 10 | 80% |
| Total interceptions | Over 16.5 | 7 of 10 | 70% |
| Total interceptions | Over 18.5 | 5 of 10 | 50% |
| Total interceptions | Over 20.5 | 4 of 10 | 40% |
| Total interceptions | Over 22.5 | 2 of 10 | 20% |