DPR Korea League
| Country | North Korea |
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| Confederation | AFC |
| Founded | October 1972 |
| Number of teams | 11 |
| Level on pyramid | 1 |
| Relegation to | DPR K-League 2 |
| Domestic cup(s) | Republican Championship |
| International cup(s) | AFC Cup |
| Current champions |
April 25 Sports Club (2015) |
| Most championships | April 25 Sports Club (15) |
| TV partners | Korean Central Television |
 2017 DPR Korea League
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Highest Class Football League (Chosŏn'gŭl: 최상급축구련맹전; Hanja: 最上級蹴球聯盟戰) is the football league-system championship in North Korea. The competition was founded in 2010.
Technical Innovation Contests (Chosŏn'gŭl: 기술혁신경기; Hanja: 技術革新競技) is also the football league-system championship in North Korea. This championship is held in February, May and June.
Each North Korean football clubs are classified as 1st class (1급; 1級), 2nd class (2급; 2級) and 3rd class (3급; 3級).
Because of this and the general unwillingness of the North Korean football system to follow general world player transfer rules due to the political system of the country, the DPR Korea League winners are generally not eligible for any Asian Football Confederation club competition. Were they eligible they would be ranked for entry into the AFC President's Cup, to which, in 2014, North Korean teams were invited for the first time.
Source: myfootballfacts.com
Source: myfootballfacts.com
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