[토론주제] ＜Topic 2＞ For June 25, North Korean Soccer from Peter

[Sean.Y]

North Korean Soccer

North Korea, of course, hasn't sent any fans to South Africa. Such are the restrictions it places on freedom of movement that there is no such thing as a North Korean tourist. And the single, government-run, TV channel rarely broadcasts live international games, perhaps because it risks allowing pictures of people protesting against the country's human rights record onto the airwaves. But citizens who do have access to a TV set - ownership is patchy outside the capital Pyongyang - probably will get to see the games, albeit in recorded form.

The North Korean leader is also, it seems, taking an interest in the progress of the team. According to officials from the North Korean Football Association, Kim Jong-il has given them in-depth guidance and proposed "tactics most relevant for the characteristics of Korean players."

If they do receive a humiliating drubbing it might just mean that the TV schedulers suddenly can't find room for the games after all.

John Sudworth, BBC News, Seoul.

1.  Did you watch any of the North Korean games?

2.  Do you have any favourite players in the North Korean team?

3.  If Korea reunites do you think the new Korean team would be better than the current North

    and South teams or worse?

4.  Do you think sport is important for a country?  Why?

5.  Have you ever played soccer?  Do many women play soccer in Korea?

6.  When you watch soccer, what else do you like to do?  Do you eat / smoke / drink?

7.  Do you get really excited watching games? 

8.  Are soccer players attractive?  Why?

9.  Have you ever met a famous player?

10.  Do you think most soccer players would be good (interesting) to talk with?

11.  How was soccer invented?  Who invented it?  Why is it so popular now?

12.  What would life be like without TV?

13.  What are human rights? 

14.  Why do people often drink a lot while watching sports?