5th Infantry Division (South Korea)
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The 5th Infantry Division (Korean: 제5보병사단; Hanja: 第五步兵師團), also known as The Key Division (열쇠부대) is a unit of the Republic of Korea Army. It is a frontline division that protects the GOP and GP of Yeoncheon County, Gyeonggi Province.
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5th Infantry Division | |
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Active | 29 April 1948 - present |
Country | South Korea |
Branch | Republic of Korea Army |
Type | Division |
Role | Infantry |
Part of | V Corps (Republic of Korea) |
Garrison/HQ | Yeoncheon, Gyeonggi Province |
Nickname(s) | "The Key" |
Engagements | Korean War |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | Park Chung-hee Chae Myung-shin |
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The division was created on 29 April 1948, participated the Korean War and it is one of the first units of the South Korean Army.