Daejang
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Daejang (hangul: 대장, hanja: 大將) is a senior military rank of the Korean Peninsula, used by both North and South Korea. It is considered the combined equivalent of a General and Admiral in other nations. The rank of Daejang is sometimes spelled as Taejang.
[edit] North Korea
North Korea uses the ranks of Sojang (Brigadier General), Jungjang (Major General), Sangjang (Lieutenant General) and Daejang, wearing one to four stars. There are also three marshal ranks above this: Chasu, Wonsu and Dae Wonsu.
The insignia for Daejang is based upon the former Soviet Union military badge for General of the Army and modern General of the Army of Russia. It is also the highest rank which is effectively held by the professional military, since the higher ranks are normally seen more as combined military-political titles.
[edit] South Korea
The South Korean rank of Daejang is also the equivalent to both an Admiral and a General. The higher rank of Wonsu (Marshal) has never been used.
South Korea uses the additional general officer ranks of Chunjang (Brigadier General), Sojang (Major General) and Jungjang (Lieutenant General). South Korean generals wear one to four stars as a badge of rank.
