About Shin Hyun-joon
Lived 1915 – 2007 (aged 91). Shin Hyun-joon was a South Korean military officer.
Shin Hyun-Joon (; Hanja: 申鉉俊; October 23, 1915 – October 14, 2007) was the first Commandant of the Republic of Korea Marine Corps.
Early life and education General Shin was born on October 23, 1915, in Geumneung, North Gyeongsang Province, Korea, during the colonial rule of the Empire of Japan over Eastern Asia, which encompassed Korea and China.
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Who was Shin Hyun-joon?
South Korean general and former Japanese collaborator (1915-2007)
When was Shin Hyun-joon born?
Shin Hyun-joon was born on 23 October 1915 in Gimcheon.
When did Shin Hyun-joon die?
Shin Hyun-joon died on 14 October 2007 in Niceville.
What was Shin Hyun-joon's occupation?
Shin Hyun-joon was a military officer.
What nationality was Shin Hyun-joon?
Shin Hyun-joon was South Korean.
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