Commandant of the Republic of Korea Marine Corps
The Commandant of the Republic of Korea Marine Corps (Korean: 대한민국의 해병대사령관) is the head of the South Korean marines. The current commandant is Kim Gye-hwan.[1]
Commandant of the Republic of Korea Marine Corps | |
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대한민국의 해병대사령관 | |
Incumbent Kim Gye-hwan since December 7, 2022 | |
Republic of Korea Marine Corps | |
Inaugural holder | Shin Hyun-joon |
Formation | April 15, 1949 |
History
The first commandant was Shin Hyun-joon, serving from April 1949 to October 1953. The billet of commandant was disbanded in 1973 and re-established in 1987. The commandant typically holds the rank of lieutenant general (Korean: 중장).
References
- "Korea picks new Marine chief, Army special warfare commander in regular reshuffle". The Korea Times. November 30, 2022.
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