5th Infantry Division (South Korea)
The 5th Infantry Division (Korean: 제5보병사단; Hanja: 第五步兵師團), also known as The Key Division (열쇠부대) is a unit of the Republic of Korea Army. It is a frontline division that protects the GOP and GP of Yeoncheon County, Gyeonggi Province.
| 5th Infantry Division | |
|---|---|
5th Infantry Division insignia | |
| Active | 29 April 1948 - present |
| Country | South Korea |
| Branch | Republic of Korea Army |
| Type | Division |
| Role | Infantry |
| Part of | V Corps (Republic of Korea) |
| Garrison/HQ | Yeoncheon, Gyeonggi Province |
| Nickname(s) | "The Key" |
| Engagements | Korean War |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Park Chung-hee Chae Myung-shin |
The division was created on 29 April 1948, participated the Korean War and it is one of the first units of the South Korean Army.
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