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The Democratic People's Republic of Korea women's national football team (Munhwaŏ Korean: 조선민주주의인민공화국 녀자 국가종합팀, recognized as Korea DPR by FIFA) represents North Korea in international women's football. [3] [4] North Korea is one of the Asian Football Confederation women's powerhouses alongside Japan, China ...
The team is governed by the DPR Korea Football Association. 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 ...
North Korea has been a major football youth power in the continent, having won the AFC U-16 Championship twice, AFC U-19 Championship three times, and the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup three times. It is also a frequent participant in the Asian Games , winning one gold medal, and has participated in every editions of the AFC U-23 Championship .
The Rungrado 1st of May Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium occupying an area of 20.7 hectares (51 acres) on Rungra Island, Pyongyang, North Korea. It opened on 1 May 1989, with its first major event being the 13th World Festival of Youth and Students .
What happens within North Korea’s soccer team has been kept a closely guarded secret since its creation at the end of World War II. Millions around the world caught a glimpse of the North Korean ...
Women's football in North Korea is growing in popularity. [2] [3] The North Korea women's national under-20 football team is among the most successful at youth level winning 3 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup's. [4] [5] [6]
Japan defeated North Korea 2-1 on Wednesday to reach the women’s soccer tournament at the upcoming Paris Olympics. Japan had three clear standout players who helped book its tickets for Paris.
Democratic People's Republic of Korea women's national under-17 football team represents North Korea in international youth women football competitions. It has reached the World Cup finals on four occasions and won titles at the 2008 , 2016 and 2024 editions.