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Preview - SF: DPR Korea v Korea Republic

Tue, 14 Apr, 2026

Preview - SF: DPR Korea v Korea Republic

Pathum Thani: Reigning champions DPR Korea will be aiming for a second win in as many matches when they lock horns with Korea Republic in the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ semi-finals on Wednesday.

The teams met in the group stage, with DPR Korea cruising to a 5-0 win as they underlined their status as favourites with a perfect run to the last four stage, netting 22 goals and conceding none. 

Oh and Ri relishing face-off

Tue, 14 Apr, 2026

Oh and Ri relishing face-off

Pathum Thani: Korea Republic’s Oh Dan-bi and DPR Korea’s Ri Su Jong will take centre stage when their sides meet in the semi-finals of the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ on Wednesday.

For defender Oh, the match presents an opportunity to show how much Korea Republic have grown since their 5-0 defeat to the defending champions in the group stage while Ri will be aiming to keep her team’s title defence on track. 

The 19-year-old, who plays for UNSW FC in Australia, featured in the defeat to DPR Korea and later helped her side reach the semi-finals after a hard-fought 2-1 extra-time win against Thailand in the quarter-finals, coming on as a late substitute for Han Min-seo.

Han hails DPR Korea for passing stiff test

Mon, 13 Apr, 2026

Han hails DPR Korea for passing stiff test

Pathum Thani: DPR Korea head coach Han Chol Hok was full of praise for his charges as they booked their place in the last four of the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ with a 3-0 win over Australia in the quarter-finals on Sunday.

The victory not only saw the reigning champions move a step closer to retaining their crown, but did so while remaining the only side yet to concede a goal.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_u20_womens_asian_cup.html/video/u20wac-|-quarter-finals-dpr-korea-3-0-australia

Q-final: DPR Korea 3-0 Australia

Sun, 12 Apr, 2026

Q-final: DPR Korea 3-0 Australia

Pathum Thani: DPR Korea remained flawless as they handed Australia a 3-0 defeat in the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ quarter-finals at the Pathum Thani Stadium on Sunday.

The defending champions will now face either Korea Republic or Thailand in the last four stage, while staying on track to also retain their FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup title in Poland later this year.

Preview - QF: DPR Korea v Australia

Sun, 12 Apr, 2026

Preview - QF: DPR Korea v Australia

Pathum Thani: Australia head coach Alexander Epakis is expecting an improved showing from his side against defending champions DPR Korea in Sunday’s AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ quarter-final.

After two comfortable wins against India and Chinese Taipei, Epakis always knew his side's sternest test would come against Japan, and his expectation was confirmed as the six-time champions handed the Young Matildas a 5-2 defeat on Wednesday.

Pak leading DPR Korea by example

Thu, 09 Apr, 2026

Pak leading DPR Korea by example

Pathum Thani: DPR Korea’s Pak Ok I’s game revolves around teamwork and cooperation - aspects that have propelled her to the forefront of the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026™.

The DPR Korea captain steadily led her teammates to one-sided wins against Jordan (8-0), Uzbekistan (6-0) and Korea Republic (5-0) in Group B and in the process, emerged as the group stage’s top scorer with six goals.

Han: DPR Korea yet to reveal full capabilities

Thu, 09 Apr, 2026

Han: DPR Korea yet to reveal full capabilities

Pathum Thani: Head coach Han Chol Hak was not overly exuberant despite DPR Korea’s dominant win over Korea Republic in their concluding AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ Group B encounter on Wednesday.

The defending champions overpowered their opponents 5-0 and could have increased the scoreline if not for a gutsy performance from Korea Republic keeper Kim Chae-been but Han said he expected more from his players.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_u20_womens_asian_cup.html/video/u20wac-|-group-b-dpr-korea-5-0-korea-republic

#U20WAC - Last eight cast finalised

Wed, 08 Apr, 2026

#U20WAC - Last eight cast finalised

Pathum Thani: The AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ is all set for its business end following the conclusion of the group stage on Wednesday.

The quarter-finals - to be played on Saturday and Sunday - promise to be enticing affairs with all eight teams set to battle for the title till the end.

Group B: DPR Korea 5-0 Korea Republic

Thu, 09 Apr, 2026

Group B: DPR Korea 5-0 Korea Republic

Pathum Thani: DPR Korea put on another mesmerising attacking display to see off Korea Republic 5-0 in their concluding AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ Group B tie at the Pathum Thani Stadium on Wednesday.

The defending champions, who closed with a perfect group stage record, will take on Australia in the quarter-finals. Korea Republic, winners in 2004 and 2013, face off against Thailand. 

Preview - Group B: DPR Korea v Korea Republic

Wed, 08 Apr, 2026

Preview - Group B: DPR Korea v Korea Republic

Pathum Thani: It will be a clash of champions when DPR Korea and Korea Republic meet in their concluding Group B tie at the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ on Wednesday.

Both sides will go all out to claim the top spot in the group, having already confirmed their quarter-final places.