Present at the meeting were Choe Ryong Hae, Jang Song Thaek, Kim Kyong Hui, Kang Sok Ju, Ri Yong Su, Ri Yong Gil, Pak Thae Song, Hwang Pyong So, Kim Pyong Ho, Kim Yong Hun, Ma Won Chun, Kim Yong Chol, O Kum Chol, Ri Jong Mu, minister of Physical Culture and Sports, Ri Ju Bong, chief secretary of the party committee of the ministry, and Jon Yong Nam, chairman of the Central Committee of the Kim Il Sung Socialist Youth League.

Kim Jong Un shook hands with the players and Chief Coach Kim Kwang Min one by one, warmly congratulating them on the success they made at the 2013 East Asian Cup, exalting the honor of Songun Korea.

He highly praised the distinguished successes made by Kim Un Ju, winner of the prize of best player, Ho Un Byol, winner of the prize of top scorer, and Chief Coach Kim Kwang Min, who led the team to victory.

The women soccer players of the DPRK fully displayed the Juche-oriented methods of playing and their high techniques, persevering spirit and teamwork, he said, repeatedly appreciating their feats.

By winning the cup on the day, the 60th anniversary of the victory in the great Fatherland Liberation War, they added joy and jubilation to the servicepersons and people of the country significantly celebrating July 27 and instilled into them confidence of sure victory and optimism, he said. To emerge a winner and let the flag of the DPRK fly in international football games has great appeal and influence stronger than thousands of words in arousing all the service personnel and people to feats in their work.

"As our country has a tradition in women's soccer and it has a good chance of success, it is important to channel big efforts and direct deep attention to further developing the female soccer so as to produce many soccer stars like Ri Kum Suk, who earned fame in international games," he added.

He once again highly appreciated their successes before presenting gifts to them.

He expressed belief that they would as ever exalt the honor of the country by winning gold medals in international games. He had a photo taken with them.