Factfile
Previous appearances: 4
Best finish: Champions (2010)
2024 record: Group stage
How they got there: Nominated by AFC based on performances from past three AFC U17 Women's Asian Cups
Head coach: Ko Hyun-bok
Fun fact: This will be the first time Korea Republic are making back-to-back Finals’ appearances since the 2010 edition.
Group E Fixtures: v Ivory Coast (Oct 19), v Spain (Oct 22), v Colombia (Oct 25)

The last edition in Dominican Republic 2024 saw Korea Republic finish bottom of Group B despite starting with a 1-1 draw against Colombia. Subsequent defeats to Spain and the United States, however, ended their campaign early.

Spain and Colombia are once again standing in their way for a place in the knockout stage and Korea Republic will be keen to turn the tables around.

Experience in the squad will be provided by the likes of Kim Han-ah, Jung Yu-jeong, Ryoo Ji-hae, Baek Ji-eun, Lim Ye-ji, and Han Guk-hee, who were all part of last year’s squad.

It will be familiar surroundings for head coach Ko Hyun-bok and his squad as they competed in an invitational tournament in May, playing three matches against hosts Morocco (twice) and Ivory Coast.

Ko would have gained much insights, not only on his squad but also their first opponents Ivory Coast as Korea Republic look to make a bigger splash this time around.

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