Having already clinched the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2024 and AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup™ Indonesia 2024 titles in March and May respectively, DPR Korea then followed up their Continental success with global glory in stunning fashion.

 

DPR Korea overcame Japan in an all-Asian final to lift the U-20 world crown for a joint-record third time in September, before defeating reigning champions Spain to add the U-17 title for a record third time in November. The feats meant that they became the first team to win both competitions in the same year for the second time, after first achieving it in 2016.

 

AFC President Shaikh Salman said: “The exceptional successes of DPR Korea at both the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup and FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup are a resounding testament to the capable long-term planning and youth development strategies of the DPR Korea Football Association.

 

“The AFC President’s Recognition Award for Outstanding Achievement is a fitting tribute to their unwavering commitment to excellence, and we must once again congratulate them on the historic feats, which will serve as inspiration to the rest of Asia and has also underlined Asia’s strength on the world stage.”