| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host country |  United Arab Emirates |
| Dates | 6–22 September |
| Teams | 12 (from 1 confederation) |
| Final positions | |
| Champions |  South Korea (2nd title) |
| Runners-up |  Yemen |
| Third place |  China |
| Fourth place |  Uzbekistan |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 26 |
| Goals scored | 77 (2.96 per match) |
← 2000 2004 → | |
The 2002 AFC U-17 Championship was the 10th AFC U-17 Championship, which was held in the United Arab Emirates. South Korea defeated Yemen in the final round.