In this photo released by the official (north) Korean Central News Agency via Korea News Service in Tokyo Saturday, June 20, 2009, the North Korean soccer squad members pose for a photo upon their arrival at Pyongyang airport. North Korea's victorious soccer team returned home Saturday to a rousing heroes' welcome, complete with a brass band and bouquets, after securing a spot in the World Cup for the first time in more than 40 years. AP Photo logo AP Photo 7 months ago

In this photo released by the official (north) Korean Central News Agency via Korea News Service in Tokyo Saturday, June 20, 2009, the North Korean soccer squad members pose for a photo upon their arrival at Pyongyang airport. North Korea's victorious soccer team returned home Saturday to a rousing heroes' welcome, complete with a brass band and bouquets, after securing a spot in the World Cup for the first time in more than 40 years.

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