Kim Jong-oh

Kim Jong-oh (; 22 May 1921 – 30 March 1966) was a South Korean army colonel and general in the Korean War. He was active in the First Republic of Korea and Third Republic of Korea. He was the 10th president of the Republic of Korea Military Academy (1952–1954) and commander of the Republic of Korea 1st Army.

Early life Kim Jong-oh was born on 22 May 1921, in Chūseihoku-dō, Korea, Empire of Japan (now (North Chungcheong Province), South Korea). He went to Chuo University to study law in order to help Koreans.

Military career In 1944, while he was attending Chuo University, he was conscripted in the Imperial Japanese Army; he was later appointed second lieutenant. After the Empire of Japan surrendered, Kim came back to Korea. In 1946, he became second lieutenant (Service Number 10031) of the Korean Army. The next year, he became Lieutenant Colonel. In 1949, he became a Colonel. As commander of the 1st Brigade, he brought victory against the North Korean Army before the Korean War.

At the outbreak of the Korean War, he commanded the 6th Infantry Division. He delayed the advance of the North Korean Army for 5 days. In Eumseong County, Kim attacked the 48th Brigade of North Korea. His division killed thousands of men and captured 97 men. For this, Kim was promoted to Brigadier General. In September 1950, his division participated The Great Naktong Offensive. During the offensive, Kim was injured and appointed commander of the 9th Infantry Division, but he was returned to headquarters later. In 1952, he was appointed commander of the 9th Infantry Division and participated in the Battle of White Horse Hill.

After the Korean Armistice, Kim was appointed commander of I Corps. Later he became Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and Chief of Staff. In 1962, he became Daejang, and he retired from the army in 1965.