Kim Myung-soo (admiral)
Kim Myung-soo | |
|---|---|
| 김명수 | |
| Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff | |
| Assumed office 25 November 2023 | |
| President | Yoon Suk Yeol |
| Preceded by | Kim Seung-kyum |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1967 (age 57–58) |
| Nationality | South Korean |
| Alma mater | Korea Naval Academy |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  South Korea |
| Branch/service |  Republic of Korea Navy |
| Years of service | 1986-Present |
| Rank |  Admiral |
| Commands | Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff |
| Battles/wars | Korean Conflict |
Kim Myung-soo (Korean: 김명수; born 1967), is a South Korean Navy admiral who has been serving as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff under President Yoon Suk Yeol since 25 November 2023.[1]
Kim attended high school in Gimcheon, North Gyeongsang.[2] He graduated from the Naval Academy in 1989.[1]
References
- ^ a b Jaeeun, Lee (October 29, 2023). "Vice Adm. Kim Myung-soo named chair of Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff". The Korea Herald.
- ^ "Military names new JCS chief, overhauls top brass". Korea JoongAng Daily. October 29, 2023.
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