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COMMANDER // 1900–1976

Choi Yong-kun

ch’asuNorth KoreaNorth Korea3 battles1 war

Lifespan

1900 – 1976

19001910192019301940195019601970Korean War · 1950–1953 fighting; armistice unresolvedInchon — 15 Sep 1950 · North Korea · Korean WarPusan Perimeter — Aug–Sep 1950 · North Korea · Korean WarSecond Battle of Seoul — Sep 1950 · North Korea · Korean War

Active service 1950 — 3 battles across 1 war; first command at age 50.

Profile

Choe Yong-gon was a North Korean military officer and politician. He served as the Chief Commander of the Korean People's Army from 1948 to 1950, and as defence minister from 1948 to 1957. He also served as Chairman of the Standing Committee of the Supreme People's Assembly of North Korea from 1957 to 1972.

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Battles (3)

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