The 12th Infantry Division (, Hanja: 第十二步兵師團) is a military formation of the Republic of Korea Army.
History The division was established on 8 November 1952 under the command of Yoon Chun-gun.
During Korean War, 12th division had defended Inje.
Current structure Headquarters: Headquarters Company Intelligence Company Anti-tank Company DMZ Patrol Company Air Defense Company Reconnaissance Battalion Engineer Battalion Armored Battalion (K1 tanks) Signal Battalion Support Battalion Military Police Battalion Medical Battalion Chemical Battalion 17th Infantry Brigade (K808 APCs) Originally founded on 20 November 1948 as a 17th Infantry Regiment 17th Infantry Regiment participated in Battle of Inchon. In November 1950, attached to 2nd Infantry Division In October 2019, attached to 12th Infantry Division In December 2020, reorganized and changed the name to 17th Infantry Brigade 51st Infantry Brigade (K808 APCs) 52nd Infantry Brigade (K808 APCs) Artillery Brigade
Notable former members Roh Moo-hyun: served in the 52nd Regiment (March 1968~January 1971)
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