Minister Profile

Minister of National Defense Kim Yong Hyun

Education
Korea Military Academy(1982)
Master's in Security Policy, Dongguk University(2004)

Major Assignments
Chief, Presidential Security Service
Chief Director of Operations, Joint Chiefs of Staff
Commanding General, Capital Defense Command
Director, Directorate of Operations, Joint Chiefs of Staff
Commanding General, 17th Infantry Division
Director, Office of Operations, 1st Corps

Major Citations and Awards
Order of National Security Merit, Cheonsu Medal(2012)
Republic of Korea Presidential Citation(2010)

Ministry of National Defense Republic of Korea