Hwang Yong-bong in the running for FIFA Women’s Coach 2017 award

Under Hwang’s leadership, both the U-17 and U-20 teams achieved incredible success in 2016.

They claimed their second FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup title in Papua New Guinea last year, beating France 3-1 in the final.

The U-20 team beat Japan, the reigning champions of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup, 5-4 on penalties to secure their second title.

Hwang is expected to lead the DPR Korea teams to the upcoming AFC U-16 Women’s Championship in Thailand and the AFC U-19 Women’s Championship in China, taking place in September and October respectively.