Kim Ho-bok (Korean: 김호복) is a South Korean Army Lieutenant General who is serving as the commander of the VII Maneuver Corps.
Kim Ho-bok | |
|---|---|
| 김호복 | |
| Commander of the VII Maneuver Corps | |
| Assumed office 20 April 2023 | |
| President | Yoon Suk Yeol |
| Preceded by | Koh Hyeon-seok |
| Personal details | |
| Nationality | South Korean |
| Alma mater | Korea Army Academy at Yeongcheon |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  South Korea |
| Branch/service |  Republic of Korea Army |
| Years of service | 1990-Present |
| Rank |  Lieutenant General |
| Commands | VII Maneuver Corps |
Biography edit
After graduating from the 27th class of Korea Army Academy at Yeongcheon in 1990, he was commissioned as second Lieutenant in the army.[1]
In May 2021, Kim Ho-bok was appointed as the commander of the 52nd Infantry Division.[2] On April 14, 2023, Kim was promoted to lieutenant general.[3] On April 20, he was appointed as the 37th commander of the VII Maneuver Corps, replacing Koh Hyeon-seok.[1]
References edit
- ^ a b "김호복 신임 육군 7기동군단장 취임…"신뢰받는 최강 기동군단 육성"". 뉴스1 (in Korean). 20 April 2023. Retrieved 12 December 2023.
- ^ "육군 참모차장에 황대일 중장…상반기 군 장성 인사(종합)". 이데일리 (in Korean). 27 May 2021. Retrieved 12 December 2023.
- ^ "육군 김호복·김성민, 중장 진급…소장 진급자 7명도 육군". Yonhap News Agency (in Korean). 14 April 2023. Retrieved 12 December 2023.
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