Women's football in South Korea

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Women's Football in South Korea
Governing body Korea Football Association
National team(s) Women's national team
National competitions
Club competitions
League:
WK League

Women's football in South Korea is growing in popularity. [1] [2]

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Club football

WK League is the highest tier of women's football in South Korea. [3]

National team

Since the 21st century, South Korea has seen an upsurge of success with the national team qualifying for the World Cup twice and reaching the Asian Cup final in 2022. [4]

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References

  1. Bae, Gawon (July 21, 2022). "South Korea breaks out of its old prejudice and embraces women's football". CNN.
  2. "'Korean women's football is moving backwards' - Cho determined to take Asian Cup 'opportunity' with South Korea |". Goal . January 22, 2022.
  3. "Kang Ga-ae: "We're making women's football in Korea more visible" - FIFPRO World Players' Union".
  4. "China stage incredible comeback to win AFC Women's Asian Cup". South China Morning Post. February 6, 2022.