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 coachRi Song-ho
Captain Chae Un-yong
FIFA code PRK
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AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup
Appearances11 (first in 2002 )
Best resultChampions (2007, 2024)
FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup
Appearances8 (first in 2006 )
Best resultChampions (2006, 2016, 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-20 Women's Asian Cup, 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 three times, in 2006, 2016 and 2024. 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.

Competitive record

FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup

FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup record
Hosts / YearResultGPWDLGSGA
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 2022 Withdrew from final tournament
Flag of Colombia.svg 2024 Champions7700254
Flag of Poland.svg 2026 to be determined
Total8/12433211011551

AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup

AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup record
Hosts / YearResultGPWDLGSGA
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

Current squad

The following 21 players were called up for the 2024 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup in Colombia. [1]

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClub
11 GK Hyon Son-gyong (2004-01-23)23 January 2004 (aged 20)30 Flag of North Korea.svg April 25
22 DF Ri Su-yang (2004-04-15)15 April 2004 (aged 20)20 Flag of North Korea.svg April 25
32 DF Han Hong-ryon (2004-01-10)10 January 2004 (aged 20)70 Flag of North Korea.svg Wolmido
44 FW Sin Hyang (2005-07-09)9 July 2005 (aged 19)31 Flag of North Korea.svg Wolmido
52 DF Oh Sol-song (2004-06-30)30 June 2004 (aged 20)80 Flag of North Korea.svg Sobaeksu
62 DF Kim Kang-mi (2004-11-01)1 November 2004 (aged 19)80 Flag of North Korea.svg Amnokgang
74 FW Jong Kum (2004-06-01)1 June 2004 (aged 20)83 Flag of North Korea.svg Naegohyang
83 MF Choe Song-gyong (2004-02-18)18 February 2004 (aged 20)10 Flag of North Korea.svg April 25
93 MF Kim Song-gyong (2005-02-12)12 February 2005 (aged 19)83 Flag of North Korea.svg Amnokgang
104 FW Park Mi-ryong (2004-01-27)27 January 2004 (aged 20)84 Flag of North Korea.svg Naegohyang
113 MF Ham Ju-hyang (2004-04-25)25 April 2004 (aged 20)60 Flag of North Korea.svg April 25
123 MF Choe Kang-ryon (2004-01-02)2 January 2004 (aged 20)71 Flag of North Korea.svg April 25
133 MF Jon Ryong-jong (2004-07-25)25 July 2004 (aged 20)83 Flag of North Korea.svg April 25
144 FW Hwang Yu-yong (2006-04-13)13 April 2006 (aged 18)81 Flag of North Korea.svg Amnokgang
154 FW Choe Il-son (2007-01-01)1 January 2007 (aged 17)127 Flag of North Korea.svg April 25
162 DF Pak Hyo-son (2004-04-05)5 April 2004 (aged 20)10 Flag of North Korea.svg Naegohyang
173 MF Kim Song-ok (2004-12-11)11 December 2004 (aged 19)80 Flag of North Korea.svg Naegohyang
181 GK Park Su-mi (2004-03-10)10 March 2004 (aged 20)00 Flag of North Korea.svg Sobaeksu
193 MF Min Kyong-jin (2005-01-23)23 January 2005 (aged 19)21 Flag of North Korea.svg Naegohyang
203 MF Chae Un-yong (captain) (2004-04-12)12 April 2004 (aged 20)83 Flag of North Korea.svg Wolmido
211 GK Chae Un-gyong (2004-11-29)29 November 2004 (aged 19)50 Flag of North Korea.svg Pyongyang City

Recent call-ups

The following players have been called up for the team within the last 12 months and are still available for selection.

Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClubLatest call-up
FW Hyon Ji-hyang (2004-06-28) 28 June 2004 (age 20)21 Flag of North Korea.svg Pyongyang City 2024 AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup
MF Jang Kyong-hui (2004-04-20) 20 April 2004 (age 20)10 Flag of North Korea.svg April 25 2024 AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup
MF Kim Yu-gyong (2004-02-05) 5 February 2004 (age 20)00 Flag of North Korea.svg April 25 2024 AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup
GK Kim Kyong-rim (2004-10-21) 21 October 2004 (age 20)10 Flag of North Korea.svg Naegohyang 2024 AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup

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References

  1. "FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Colombia 2024™ Squad Lists" (PDF). FIFA . Retrieved 27 August 2024.

Further reading

Head-to-head record

The following table shows North Korea's head-to-head record in the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup and AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup.