Korean People's Army Strategic Force
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This article is about the branch of the Korean People's Army. For similar unit within the Army, see Missile General Bureau.
The Korean People's Army Strategic Force (Korean: 조선인민군 전략군; Hanja: 朝鮮人民軍 戰略軍),[3] previously known as the Korean People's Army Strategic Rocket Force (Korean: 조선인민군 전략로케트군; Hanja: 朝鮮人民軍 戰略로케트軍),[4] is a military branch of the Korean People's Army (KPA) founded in 2012[5] that operates surface-to-surface missiles in the nuclear and conventional strike roles.[6] It is mainly armed with ballistic missiles.[6][5] The inventory includes domestic and Soviet designs.[7][8]
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Korean People's Army Strategic Force | |
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조선인민군 전략군 | |
The flag of the Korean People's Army Strategic Force, 2018 to 2019 The reverse side of the flag | |
Founded | 1999; 25 years ago (1999) |
Country | North Korea |
Allegiance | Kim Jong Un[1] |
Type | Strategic missile force |
Role | Strategic deterrence |
Size | 13 brigades |
Part of | Korean People's Army |
Garrison/HQ | Sŏngch'ŏn-kun South Pyongan, North Korea |
Commanders | |
Commander | Colonel General Kim Jong Gil[2] |
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