President Lee Jae-myung on the 23rd congratulated Naegohyang Women's Football Club on winning the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Women's Champions League. He also expressed gratitude to the inter-Korean joint cheering squad.
That day, the president said on social media (SNS), "I extend my heartfelt congratulations to all the players of Naegohyang Women's Football Club," adding, "The ball is round, and we will meet again," and, "We will strongly cheer you on in your next challenge."
The president also said, "The fighting spirit shown by Suwon FC Women in their waterlogged match, played amid intense interest, will be remembered for a long time," adding, "I also pay deep respect to the members of the cheering squad who brightened the tournament with a mature cheering culture."
Naegohyang Women's Football Club defeated Tokyo Verdy Beleza 1-0 in the final of the 2025-2026 AFC Women's Champions League (AWCL) held that afternoon at Suwon Sports Complex.
Korea's Suwon FC Women faced Naegohyang Women's Football Club in the semifinal on the 20th but lost 1-2. Ahead of this visit to the South by Naegohyang Women's Football Club, a "inter-Korean joint cheering squad" led by the private sector was formed domestically.