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Women's football in South Korea

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Women's Football in South Korea
Governing bodyKorea Football Association
National team(s)Women's national team
National competitions
Club competitions
League:
WK League

Women's football in South Korea is growing in popularity.[1][2]

Club football

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WK League is the highest tier of women's football in South Korea.[3]

National team

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Since the 21st century, South Korea has seen an upsurge of success with the national team qualifying for the World Cup twice and reaching the Asian Cup final in 2022.[4]

References

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  1. ^ Bae, Gawon (July 21, 2022). "South Korea breaks out of its old prejudice and embraces women's football". CNN.
  2. ^ "'Korean women's football is moving backwards' - Cho determined to take Asian Cup 'opportunity' with South Korea |". Goal. January 22, 2022.
  3. ^ "Kang Ga-ae: "We're making women's football in Korea more visible" - FIFPRO World Players' Union".
  4. ^ "China stage incredible comeback to win AFC Women's Asian Cup". South China Morning Post. February 6, 2022.