Korea DPR participated in the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta and Palembang, Indonesia from 18 August to 2 September 2018.

Korea DPR made its first appearance at the Asian Games in 1974 Tehran, and ranked at the top five in 1974, 1978, 1982, and 1990.

[6] The following is the North Korea squad in the men's football tournament of the 2018 Asian Games.

[9] Head coach: Kim Kwang-min North Korea joined in group A at the women's team event.

[14] The gold medals won by the women's wrestler Pak Yong-mi and Jong Myong-suk.