North Korea women's national under-20 football team

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Association DPR Korea Football Association
Confederation AFC (Asia)
Sub-confederation EAFF (East Asia)
Head coach Song Sung-gwon
FIFA code PRK
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FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup
Appearances8 (first in 2006 )
Best resultWinner (2006, 2016)
AFC U-19 Women's Championship
Appearances10 (first in 2002 )
Best resultWinner (2007, 2024)

The North Korea women's national under-20 football team represents the Democratic People's Republic of Korea in international association football competitions in the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup, the AFC U-19 Women's Championship, and other under-20 women's international football tournaments. The team is governed by the DPR Korea Football Association.

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They have won the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup twice, in 2006 and 2016. Upon the former triumph, they became the first Asian team to win a FIFA women's tournament and the first Asian football team to win any FIFA tournaments since Saudi Arabia's victory in the 1989 FIFA U-16 World Championship.

They have also won the AFC U-19 Women's Championship twice, in 2007 and again in 2024.

Competition History

FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup

FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup record
Hosts / YearResultGPWD*LGSGA
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg 2002 did not qualify
Flag of Thailand.svg 2004
Flag of Russia.svg 2006 Champions6600181
Flag of Chile.svg 2008 Runners-up64021510
Flag of Germany.svg 2010 Quarter-finals420256
Flag of Japan.svg 2012 Quarter-finals4301165
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg 2014 Fourth Place62131012
Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg 2016 Champions6600217
Flag of France.svg 2018 Quarter-finals420256
Flag of Costa Rica.svg 2020 Cancelled
Flag of Costa Rica.svg 2022 Withdrew from final tournament
Flag of Colombia.svg 2024 Qualified
Flag of Poland.svg 2026 to be determined
Total8/1236251109047

AFC U-19 Women's Championship

AFC U-19 Women's Championship record
Hosts / YearResultGPWD*LGSGA
Flag of India.svg 2002 Fourth place5311205
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg 2004 Third place6510511
Flag of Malaysia.svg 2006 Runners-up5302207
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg 2007 Champions5500133
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg 2009 Third place5401141
Flag of Vietnam.svg 2011 Runners-up5401133
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg 2013 Runners-up5311104
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg 2015 Runners-up5410170
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg 2017 Runners-up5401161
Flag of Thailand.svg 2019 Runners-up5401155
Flag of Uzbekistan.svg 2024 Champions5410132
Total11/1156435820232
*Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.


Current squad

The following 22 players were called up for the 2024 AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup in Uzbekistan. [1]

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClub
11 GK Hyon Son-gyong (2004-01-23) 23 January 2004 (age 20)10 Flag of North Korea.svg Naekohyang Sport Club
181 GK Kim Kyong-rim (2004-10-21) 21 October 2004 (age 19)10 Flag of North Korea.svg Naekohyang Sport Club
211 GK Chae Un-gyong (2004-11-29) 29 November 2004 (age 19)10 Flag of North Korea.svg Pyongyang Sports Club

22 DF Ri Su-yang (2004-04-15) 15 April 2004 (age 20)10 Flag of North Korea.svg April 25 Sports Club
32 DF Han Hong-ryon (2004-01-10) 10 January 2004 (age 20)20 Flag of North Korea.svg Wolmido Sports Club
52 DF Oh Sol-song (2004-06-30) 30 June 2004 (age 19)20 Flag of North Korea.svg Sobaeksu Sports Club
62 DF Kim Kang-mi (2004-11-01) 1 November 2004 (age 19)20 Flag of North Korea.svg Aprokgang Sports Club
112 DF Ham Ju-hyang (2004-04-25) 25 April 2004 (age 20)10 Flag of North Korea.svg April 25 Sports Club
132 DF Jon Ryong-jong (2004-07-25) 25 July 2004 (age 19)20 Flag of North Korea.svg April 25 Sports Club
142 DF Hwang Yu-yong (2006-04-13) 13 April 2006 (age 18)20 Flag of North Korea.svg Aprokgang Sports Club
162 DF Pak Hyo-son (2004-04-05) 5 April 2004 (age 20)10 Flag of North Korea.svg Naekohyang Sport Club

83 MF Kim Yu-gyong (2004-02-05) 5 February 2004 (age 20)00 Flag of North Korea.svg April 25 Sports Club
93 MF Kim Song-gyong (2005-02-12) 12 February 2005 (age 19)21 Flag of North Korea.svg Aprokgang Sports Club
123 MF Choe Kang-ryon (2004-01-02) 2 January 2004 (age 20)10 Flag of North Korea.svg April 25 Sports Club
193 MF Min Kyong-jin (2005-01-23) 23 January 2005 (age 19)11 Flag of North Korea.svg Naekohyang Sport Club
203 MF Chae Un-yong (2004-04-12) 12 April 2004 (age 20)21 Flag of North Korea.svg Wolmido Sports Club
223 MF Kim Song-ok (2004-12-11) 11 December 2004 (age 19)20 Flag of North Korea.svg Naekohyang Sport Club

44 FW Hyon Ji-hyang (2004-06-28) 28 June 2004 (age 19)21 Flag of North Korea.svg Pyongyang Sports Club
74 FW Jong Kum (2004-06-01) 1 June 2004 (age 19)20 Flag of North Korea.svg Naekohyang Sport Club
104 FW Pak Mi-ryong (2004-01-27) 27 January 2004 (age 20)22 Flag of North Korea.svg Naekohyang Sport Club
154 FW Choe Il-son (2007-01-01) 1 January 2007 (age 17)20 Flag of North Korea.svg April 25 Sports Club
174 FW Jang Kyong-hui (2004-04-20) 20 April 2004 (age 20)00 Flag of North Korea.svg April 25 Sports Club

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References

  1. "AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2024 squads – Korea DPR". Asian Football Confederation. 2 March 2024. Retrieved 2 March 2024.

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