Kim Ho-bok explained

Native Name:김호복
Alma Mater:Korea Army Academy at Yeongcheon
Nationality:South Korean
Rank: Lieutenant General
Serviceyears:1990-Present
Commands:VII Maneuver Corps
Office:Commander of the VII Maneuver Corps
Term Start:20 April 2023
President:Yoon Suk Yeol
Predecessor:Koh Hyeon-seok

Kim Ho-bok is a South Korean Army Lieutenant General who is serving as the commander of the VII Maneuver Corps.

Biography

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.

Notes and References

  1. News: 김호복 신임 육군 7기동군단장 취임…"신뢰받는 최강 기동군단 육성" . 12 December 2023 . 뉴스1 . 20 April 2023 . ko.
  2. Web site: 육군 참모차장에 황대일 중장…상반기 군 장성 인사(종합) . 이데일리 . 12 December 2023 . ko . 27 May 2021.
  3. News: 육군 김호복·김성민, 중장 진급…소장 진급자 7명도 육군 . 12 December 2023 . . 14 April 2023 . ko.