The team took the first place at the 2012 Four-nation Women's Soccer Invitation held in China, the 2013 East Asian Cup, the 6th East Asian Games in 2013 and the 17th Asian Games.

In particular, it defeated the Japanese team, winner of the 2011 World Cup, three times at those international games.

Supreme leader Kim Jong Un sent a congratulatory message to the women footballers for winning the 2015 EAFF Women's East Asian Cup and personally greeted them at the airport, before having a photo session with them.

Upon their arrival, over 200,000 Pyongyangites turned out to greet them with cheers.

Kim Kwang Min, chief coach of the team, in a press conference said the team would add luster to the homeland with more gold medals, keeping deep in mind the loving care and trust shown by Kim Jong Un.