Korean People's Army Strategic Force
The Korean People's Army Strategic Force (Korean: 조선인민군 전략군; Hanja: 朝鮮人民軍 戰略軍), previously known as the Korean People's Army Strategic Rocket Force (Korean: 조선인민군 전략로케트군; Hanja: 朝鮮人民軍 戰略로케트軍), is a military branch of the Korean People's Army (KPA) founded in 2012 that operates surface-to-surface missiles in the nuclear and conventional strike roles. It is mainly armed with ballistic missiles; the inventory includes domestic and Soviet designs.
| Korean People's Army Strategic Force | |
|---|---|
| 조선인민군 전략군 | |
Flag of the Korean People's Army Strategic Force from 2018 to 2019 Reverse side of the flag | |
| Founded | 1999 |
| Country | North Korea |
| Allegiance | Kim Jong Un |
| Type | Strategic missile force |
| Role | Strategic deterrence |
| Size | 13 brigades |
| Part of | Korean People's Army |
| Garrison/HQ | Sŏngch'ŏn-kun South Pyongan, North Korea |
| Commanders | |
| Commander | Colonel General Kim Jong Gil |
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