| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host country | Thailand |
| Dates | 18–22 December |
| Teams | 4 (from 1 confederation) |
| Venue(s) | 1 (in 1 host city) |
| Final positions | |
| Champions |  South Korea (6th title) |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 6 |
| Goals scored | 17 (2.83 per match) |
The 1982 AFC Youth Championship was held from 18 to 22 December 1982 in Bangkok, Thailand.