Korean People's Army Ground Force

This article is about the North Korean army. For the North Korean armed forces, see Korean People's Army.
Korean People's Army Ground Force
조선인민군 륙군
朝鮮人民軍 陸軍
Chosŏn-inmin'gun Ryukkun
Patch of the Korean People's Army Ground Force
Founded20 August 1947; 77 years ago (1947-08-20)
Country North Korea
TypeArmy
Size950,000 active personnel
420,000 reserve personnel[1]
Part of Korean People's Army
March"Song of the Korean People's Army"
Equipment
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EngagementsKorean War
Korean conflict
Russo-Ukrainian War
Commanders
Supreme CommanderSupreme Leader Kim Jong-un
Chief of the General StaffVice Marshal Ri Yong-gil
Notable
commanders
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The Korean People's Army Ground Force (KPAGF; Korean: 조선인민군 륙군; Hancha: 朝鮮人民軍 陸軍; RR: Joseon-inmingun Ryukgun; MR: Chosŏn-inmin'gun Ryukkun, lit. 'Korean People's Military Army') is the main branch of the Korean People's Army, responsible for land-based military operations.

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