COMMANDER // 1915–2007
Shin Hyun-joon
Lifespan
1915 – 2007
Active service 1950 — 1 battle across 1 war; first command at age 35.
Profile
Shin Hyun-Joon was the first Commandant of the Republic of Korea Marine Corps. Shin is known as the "Father of the Marine Corps." He is South Korea's longest-serving general, as well as the nation's longest-serving ambassador.
Battles (1)
1950
InchonKorean War · South Korea