The Korean Liberation Army, also known as the Korean Restoration Army, was the armed forces of the Provisional Government of the Republic of Korea. It was established on September 17, 1940, in Chongqi
The inauguration of the Korean Liberation Army (17 September 1940)
Lee Beom-seok with Korean Liberation Army and OSS agents.
Former Korean Liberation Army headquarter in Chongqing
The Republic of Korea Armed Forces, also known as the ROK Armed Forces, are the armed forces of South Korea. The ROK Armed Forces is one of the largest and most powerful standing armed forces in the w
Korean Liberation Army
…Generals Ji and Lee, became part of the Government of the Republic of Korea, and some Generals and Commissioned officers participated to form the ROK Armed Forces. There has been a movement in South Korea for years to change the National Armed Forces Day from October 1 to September 17 in honour of the foundation…
March of the Korean Constabulary, the parent of the Republic of Korea Armed Forces, on 15 January 1946
First conscription examination conducted on 16 December 1949 after founding of Republic of Korea
President Park Chung Hee inspecting troops at the 1973 Republic of Korea Armed Forces Day parade
President Moon Jae-in with the Minister of National Defense, the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and the Commander of USFK in 2017