Kim Tae-Young (R.O.K. Army general)

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This is a Korean name; the family name is Kim.
General Kim Tae-Young.
General Kim Tae-Young.

General Kim Tae-Young, ROKA, is the 34th and current Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the Republic of Korea Armed Forces.

General Kim graduated the Republic of Korea Military Academy in 1972. He previously served as Commanding General, 6th Artillery Brigade (1997-1998), Commanding General, 35th Infantry Division (1999-2000), Commanding General, Capital Defense Command (2004-2005), and Chief Director, Joint Operations Headquarters, Joint Chiefs of Staff (2005-2006).

In prior he assumed position of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff in 2008, he was Commanding General of First ROK Army.


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Preceded by
Kim Kwan-Jin		 Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
&
Chief Director of the Joint Defense Headquarters
2008-current		 Succeeded by
incumbant