[1] North and South Korea had initially intended to send a joint delegation to the Games,[2][3] but were unable to agree on the details of its implementation.

Two North Korean women sought the nation's first Olympic medal in the sport.

Kim Song Guk qualified in the lightweight class at the 2007 World Championships.

[8] Head coach: Kim Kwang-min North Korea named a squad of 18 players and no alternates for the tournament.

[9][10] North Korea will send six judoka to Beijing,[11] including: North Korea will be represented by six shooters, including Kim Jong-su, who won bronze in the men's 50m pistol in Athens.