Being established in 1959,[1] the club belongs to the Ministry of People's Armed Forces.
The club name originated from the Korean People's Army's (KPA) date of establishment, which was formed on 8 February 1948.
However, in 1978, it was changed to 25 April 1932, due to Kim Il Sung's anti-Japanese guerilla army – the Korean People's Revolutionary Army [ko], considered the predecessor of the KPA – being formed on 25 April 1932.
In conclusion, the North Korean Ministry of People's Armed Forces operates both sports clubs separately.
[4][5] The 2017 editions of the Paektusan Prize and the Mangyongdae Prize were won by April 25 Sports Club, with February 8 Sports Club finishing in second place.