Pyongyang, September 28 (KCNA) -- Football has become increasingly popular among Korean schoolchildren.

An official of the Education Commission told KCNA that primary and secondary schools across the country have football classes.

After school in the morning, children belonging to the football classes practice football techniques like dribbling, pass and shooting in the afternoon, the official said, adding:

The government has taken measures to send able football teachers to schools and fully provide material conditions necessary for the management of the football classes.

Football classes' matches are held in different parts of the country every year and the winners participate in a national competition.

The 1st national competition took place in Pyongyang some time ago.