IV Corps (North Korea)

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The IV Corps (Korean제 4군단) is a corps of the Korean People's Army of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. It was established after the outbreak of the Korean War in June 1950.

IV Corps
Active1950–present
CountryNorth Korea
BranchArmy
Typeinfantry
Part ofKorean People's Army
Garrison/HQHaeju, South Hwanghae Province
EngagementsKorean War

History

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Rottman writes that in July 1951 it comprised the 4th and 5th Divisions, the 105th Armoured Division, and the 26th Brigade.[1] By the ceasefire of July 1953, it comprised the 4th, 5th, and 10th Divisions.[2]

In 2001, it was responsible for the southwestern part of North Korea.[3] The corps is reportedly headquartered at Haeju, South Hwanghae Province.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Rottman 2002, p. 167.
  2. ^ Rottman 2002, p. 168.
  3. ^ Bermudez, Shield of the Great Leader, Allen and Unwin, 2001

Works cited

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  • Rottman, Gordon L. (2002). Korean War Order of Battle: United States, United Nations, and Communist Ground, Air, and Naval Forces 1950-1953. Greenwood Publishing Group.