Ministry of National Defense Republic of Korea

Minister of National Defense Lee, Jong-Sup

Education

Education

Korea Military Academy(Class of 1984)

PhD in Diplomatic Security, Tennessee State University(Class of 1999)

Major Assignments

Major Assignments

The 48th Minister of National Defense

Vice Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff

Commanding General, 7th Maneuver Corps

Chief Director, Combined Defense Transformation Group, Joint Chiefs of Staff

Commanding General, 2nd Infantry Division

Deputy Director General, Policy Planning Bureau, Office of International Policy, Ministry of National Defense

Director for Security Policy, Office of Diplomatic Security, Office of the President

Major Citations and Awards

Major Citations and Awards

Order of National Security Merit, Gukseon Medal(Feb 2019)

Order of National Security Merit, Cheonsu Medal(Oct 2014)

Republic of Korea Presidential Citation(Sep 2010)

U.S. Legion of Merit(2019)