North Korea women's national under-20 football team

Korea DPR
Association	DPR Korea Football Association
Confederation	AFC (Asia)
Sub-confederation	EAFF (East Asia)
Head coach	Han Chol-hak
Captain	Pak Ok-i
FIFA code	PRK
First colours	Second colours
AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup
Appearances	11 (first in 2002)
Best result	Champions (2007, 2024)
FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup
Appearances	8 (first in 2006)
Best result	Champions (2006, 2016, 2024)
Medal record
FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup
AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup

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.

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-20 Women's Asian Cup twice, in 2007 and again in 2024.

Competitive record

FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup record
Year	Round	Position	Pld	W	D*	L	GF	GA
2002	Did not qualify
2004	Did not qualify
2006	Champions	1st	6	6	0	0	18	1
2008	Runners-up	2nd	6	4	0	2	15	10
2010	Quarter-finals	7th	4	2	0	2	5	6
2012	Quarter-finals	5th	4	3	0	1	16	5
2014	Fourth place	4th	6	2	1	3	10	12
2016	Champions	1st	6	6	0	0	21	7
2018	Quarter-finals	7th	4	2	0	2	5	6
2022	Withdrew from final tournament
2024	Champions	1st	7	7	0	0	25	4
2026	Qualified
Total:9/12	3 Titles		43	32	1	10	115	51

The following 23 players were called up for the 2026 AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup in Thailand.^[1]

Caps and goals are updated as of April 3, 2026 after the final match against Jordan.

No.	Pos.	Player	Date of birth (age)	Club
1	1GK	Pak Ju-gyong	(2007-11-07)7 November 2007 (aged 18)	Naegohyang
2	4FW	Kim Ju-hyang	(2006-11-11)11 November 2006 (aged 19)	Pyongyang
3	2DF	Jong Pok-yong	(2007-01-20)20 January 2007 (aged 19)	February 8
5	2DF	Ri Ye-gyong	(2007-11-10)10 November 2007 (aged 18)	February 8
6	3MF	Pak Ok-i (captain)	(2007-04-12)12 April 2007 (aged 18)	February 8
7	3MF	Jon Il-chong	(2007-03-12)12 March 2007 (aged 19)	Amnokgang
8	3MF	So Ryu-gyong	(2007-11-10)10 November 2007 (aged 18)	Amnokgang
9	4FW	Ri Su-jong	(2007-01-07)7 January 2007 (aged 19)	Naegohyang
10	4FW	Choe Yon-a	(2007-01-01)1 January 2007 (aged 19)	Naegohyang
11	4FW	Choe Rim-jong	(2007-01-27)27 January 2007 (aged 19)	Amnokgang
12	4FW	Kang Ryu-mi	(2007-09-20)20 September 2007 (aged 18)	Rimyongsu
13	4FW	Ho Kyong	(2007-02-28)28 February 2007 (aged 19)	February 8
14	2DF	Pak Il-sim	(2007-05-20)20 May 2007 (aged 18)	Amnokgang
15	2DF	Choe Chong-gum	(2007-09-15)15 September 2007 (aged 18)	February 8
16	2DF	Yom Chol-nim	(2007-01-13)13 January 2007 (aged 19)	Wolmido
17	2DF	Ri Kuk-hyang	(2007-10-07)7 October 2007 (aged 18)	Naegohyang
18	1GK	Choe Kyong-mi	(2007-07-17)17 July 2007 (aged 18)	Amnokgang
19	3MF	Ro Un-hyang	(2007-05-18)18 May 2007 (aged 18)	Naegohyang
20	3MF	An Kyong-yong	(2007-08-27)27 August 2007 (aged 18)	February 8
21	1GK	Ri Ok	(2006-01-05)5 January 2006 (aged 20)	February 8
23	3MF	Ri Pom	(2007-03-03)3 March 2007 (aged 19)	Naegohyang

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

Pos.	Player	Date of birth (age)	Caps	Goals	Club	Latest call-up
FW	Hyon Ji-hyang	(2004-06-28) 28 June 2004 (age 22)	2	1	Pyongyang City	2024 AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup
MF	Jang Kyong-hui	(2004-04-20) 20 April 2004 (age 22)	1	0	April 25	2024 AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup
MF	Kim Yu-gyong	(2004-02-05) 5 February 2004 (age 22)	0	0	April 25	2024 AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup
GK	Kim Kyong-rim	(2004-10-21) 21 October 2004 (age 21)	1	0	Naegohyang	2024 AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup

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.

Opponent	Pld	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Win %
Argentina	2	2	0	0	15	2	+13	100.00
Austria	1	1	0	0	5	2	+3	100.00
Brazil	6	5	0	1	11	6	+5	083.33
Canada	2	1	0	1	2	2	+0	050.00
China	1	1	0	0	5	0	+5	100.00
Costa Rica	1	1	0	0	9	0	+9	100.00
England	1	0	0	1	1	3	−2	000.00
Finland	1	1	0	0	2	1	+1	100.00
France	5	3	0	2	9	7	+2	060.00
Germany	2	1	0	1	2	2	+0	050.00
Ghana	1	1	0	0	3	0	+3	100.00
Japan	2	2	0	0	3	1	+2	100.00
Mexico	3	3	0	0	11	2	+9	100.00
Netherlands	1	1	0	0	2	0	+2	100.00
New Zealand	1	1	0	0	2	1	+1	100.00
Nigeria	1	0	0	1	2	6	−4	000.00
Norway	2	2	0	0	7	4	+3	100.00
Papua New Guinea	1	1	0	0	7	1	+6	100.00
Spain	1	1	0	0	3	2	+1	100.00
Sweden	2	1	0	1	4	3	+1	050.00
Switzerland	1	1	0	0	4	0	+4	100.00
United States	5	2	1	2	6	6	+0	040.00
Total	43	32	1	10	115	51	+64	074.42

Opponent	Pld	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Win %
Australia	6	6	0	0	21	6	+15	100.00
China	10	6	2	2	17	8	+9	060.00
Chinese Taipei	1	0	1	0	1	1	+0	000.00
India	2	2	0	0	24	0	+24	100.00
Iran	1	1	0	0	9	0	+9	100.00
Japan	11	4	2	5	9	11	−2	036.36
Myanmar	3	3	0	0	12	0	+12	100.00
Nepal	1	1	0	0	19	0	+19	100.00
South Korea	7	6	0	1	15	5	+10	085.71
Thailand	7	7	0	0	39	1	+38	100.00
Uzbekistan	3	3	0	0	16	0	+16	100.00
Vietnam	4	4	0	0	20	0	+20	100.00
Total	56	43	5	8	202	32	+170	076.79