With a 2-0 victory over Brazil, Korea DPR have reached the final of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2025™ where they will face the Netherlands for a chance to extend their own record of three titles at this level. Here is a look back at some of their most memorable matches in tournament history.
Morocco 2025
Quarter-final
Korea DPR goals: Kim Won-sim (1, 73), Ri Ui-gyong (6, 90+6), Yu Jong-hyang (22)
Japan goal: Nakamura (8)
In what was promising to be an exciting encounter between two Asian rivals, Korea DPR shocked Japan right out of the gate with a goal after 37 seconds, and their opponents never recovered.
Dominican Republic 2024
Group stage
Korea DPR goals: Kang Ryu-mi (10), Choe Il-son (18), Ri Kuk-hyang (69, pen), Ho Kyong (73)
In their decisive group game against England, Korea DPR showed their quality with a resounding 4–0 victory. It proved to be the starting point of a run that would ultimately lead to their third title in this competition.
Uruguay 2018
Group stage
Korea DPR goals: Ri Kum-hyang (25), Kim Yun-ok (32), Kim Kyong-yong (52)
Two goals around the half-hour mark decided this matchup in Korea DPR’s favor, with Kim Kyong-yong adding a third just after the break.
Jordan 2016
Semi-final
Korea DPR goals: Kim Pom-ui (15), Ja Un-yong (71), Ri Hae-yon (89)
On the way to their third final appearance and second title, Korea DPR swept away Venezuela in the semi-finals, taking an early lead and scoring late for a commanding triumph.
Azerbaijan 2012
Semi-final
Korea DPR goals: Kim So-hyang (39, 47)
Germany goal: Knaak (59)
Goals just before and after the break by Kim So-hyang left Germany unable to complete the come-back, as Korea DPR were able to reach their second final at this level.
New Zealand 2008
Final
Korea DPR goals: Kim Un-hyang (77), Jang Hyon-sun (113)
USA goal: Hong Myong-hui own goal (2)
Despite falling behind early due to an own goal, Korea DPR held on and decided the first-ever U-17 Women’s World Cup final in added time – the latest goal ever scored at this competition.
