Kim Ung

Kim Ung (Korean: 김웅; Korean pronunciation: [ki.muŋ] or [kim] [uŋ]; 1912 – ?) was a North Korean general and vice-minister of defence. He was a member of the Yan'an faction.

Kim Ung
Personal details
Born1912 (1912)
Gimcheon, Keishōhoku-dō (North Gyeongsang Province), Korea, Empire of Japan
CitizenshipNorth Korean
NationalityKorean
Military service
AllegianceKorean People's Army
Years of service1945–1950
CommandsKPA front commander
Battles/wars
See battles

Korean independence movement

  • Pacification of Manchukuo

Chinese Civil War

World War II

  • Pacific War

Korean War

Kim Ung
Chosŏn'gŭl
김웅
Hancha
金雄
Revised RomanizationGim Ung
McCune–ReischauerKim Ung
Alternative name
Chosŏn'gŭl
왕신호
Hancha
王信虎
Revised RomanizationWang Sinho
McCune–ReischauerWang Sinho
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