17th Infantry Brigade (South Korea)

The 17th Infantry Brigade () is a military formation of the Republic of Korea Army.

History The Brigade was established on 20 November 1948 as an independent 17th Infantry Regiment part of Capital Defence Command.

During Korean War, 17th Infantry Regiment participated in the Battle of Ongjin, the Battle of Kyongju, the Battle of Pusan Perimeter, the Battle of Inchon, the Second Battle of Seoul and many other engagements during the war.

In November 1950, attached to 2nd Infantry Division.

In October 2019, attached to 12th Infantry Division.동부전선 핵심전력 날리는...육군 2사단 해체

In December 2020, reorganized into as the 17th Infantry Brigade.육군, ‘연대’를 ‘여단’으로 이름 바꿔 독립작전 추진...해병대는 2019년 변경

See also

Korean War

References