Chief of Staff of the Republic of Korea Army

Chief of Staff of the Republic of Korea Army
대한민국 육군참모총장
Flag of the Chief of Staff
Incumbent
General Park An-su
since 31 October 2023
Ministry of National Defense
AbbreviationCSA
Member ofJoint Chiefs of Staff
Reports toChairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
AppointerThe President
FormationJanuary 15, 1946; 78 years ago (1946-01-15)
First holderWon Yong-deok [ko]

The Chief of Staff of the Republic of Korea Army (CSA; Korean대한민국 육군참모총장; Hanja大韓民國陸軍參謀總長), is the head of the Republic of Korea Army (ROKA). The position has existed since the founding of the ROKA in 1948, and was originally held by a Lt. General, then by a General since 1968.

The appointment of the CSA, along with the Chief of Naval Operations, Chiefs of Staff of the Air Force and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, is referred to the State Council of South Korea for deliberation according to Article 89, Constitution of South Korea.