Asian soccer body disciplines N.K. player, coach

A North Korean soccer player and team coach have been suspended for six to 12 months for their misconduct during an Asian Games match in South Korea, according to the website of the Asian football governing body on Sunday.

The disciplinary committee of the Asian Football Confederation decided at its November meeting to penalize North Korean team’s head coach Yun Jong-su with a 12-month suspension, barring him from all AFC competitions.

He is still allowed to register as a team official, attend training sessions and participate in other football activities.

The committee also disciplined player Kim Yong-il with a six-month suspension on the same terms.

The two were accused of violating disciplinary codes in the final match against South Korea on Oct. 2 during the 2014 Asiad, hosted by the South Korean port city of Incheon. The AFC said they displayed offensive behavior and went against fair play. (Yonhap)