NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Comparative military ranks of Korea

Comparative military ranks of Korea refer to the ranks and insignia maintained by the three primary military powers on the Korean Peninsula, those being the South Korean military, the armed forces of North Korea, and the military forces of the United States. The Korean Peninsula is a peninsula in East Asia. ... The armed forces of the Republic of Korea (ROK Armed Forces) consist of the: Republic of Korea Army (ROKA) Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN) Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) Republic of Korea Marine Corps (ROKMC) Republic of Korea Maritime Police (RCG) (redirects} The military of South Korea is considered... North Korea now has the fourth-largest military in the world. ... The armed forces of the United States of America consist of the United States Army United States Navy United States Air Force United States Marine Corps United States Coast Guard Note: The United States Coast Guard has both military and law enforcement functions. ...

Most ranks of South and North Korea are identical, with some exceptions including some supreme North Korean ranks which have no equivalent in South Korea or the United States. The following table lists the comparative ranks of Korea to include all titles and insignia.

1 Army Forces
2 Air Forces
3 Naval Forces
4 Marine Corps
- 4.1 Enlisted ranks
5 Warrant Officer
6 See also

Army Forces

General ranks

North Korean rank	North Korean insignia	South Korean rank	South Korean insignia	U.S. equivalent	U.S. insignia

Dae Wonsu		No Equivalent	N/A	General of the Armies	N/A

Wonsu		Wonsu		General of the Army

Chasu		No Equivalent	N/A	No Equivalent	N/A

Daejang		Taejang		General

Sangjang		Chungjang		Lieutenant General

Jungjang		Sojang		Major General

Sojang		Chunjang		Brigadier General

North Korea, officially the Democratic Peoples Republic of Korea (DPRK; Korean: Chosŏn Minjujuŭi Inmin Konghwaguk; Hangul: 조선민주주의인민공화국; Hanja: 朝鮮民主主義人民共和國), is a country in eastern Asia, covering the northern half of the peninsula of Korea. ... Motto: ë„ë¦¬ ì¸ê°„ ì„¸ê³„ë¥¼ ì´ë¡ê²Œ í•˜ë¼ (Broadly bring benefit to humanity, å¼˜ç›Šäººé–“) Anthem: Aegukga Capital Seoul Largest city Seoul Official language(s) Korean Government President Prime Minister Presidential democracy Roh Moo-hyun Han Myung-sook Establishment - Gojoseon - Declaration of Republic - Liberation - First Republic 2333 BC March 1, 1919 August 15, 1945 August 15, 1948 Area - Total... Motto: E pluribus unum (1789 to 1956) (Latin: Out of Many, One) In God We Trust (1956 to present) Anthem: The Star-Spangled Banner Capital Washington, D.C. Largest city New York City Official language(s) None at federal level; English de facto Government â€¢ President â€¢ Vice President Federal Republic George... Dae Wonsu is the highest possible military rank of North Korea and is intended to be held solely by the nationâ€™s commander-in-chief. ... Image File history File links North Korean Grand Marshal Badge File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... In the United States Army military hierarchy, General of the Armies is traditionally considered a rank superior to a five-star general, also known as General of the Army (note the difference between the two ranks). ... A Wonsu (Korean: ì›ìˆ˜) is the highest rank of the Republic of Korea Army, Navy and Air Force, and is the equivalent of a General of the Army, Fleet Admiral and General of the Air Force respectively in the USA. The rank exists on paper only, and has never been held... Image File history File links North Korean Marshal Badge (U.S. Army Intel File on North Korea) File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... A Wonsu (Korean: ì›ìˆ˜) is the highest rank of the Republic of Korea Army, Navy and Air Force, and is the equivalent of a General of the Army, Fleet Admiral and General of the Air Force respectively in the USA. The rank exists on paper only, and has never been held... Image File history File links South Korean 5 Star Collar Patch (U.S. Army IOH) File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... General of the Army is historically the second most senior rank in the United States Army, equivalent to a Field Marshal in other militaries. ... General of the Army Insignia File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... A Chasu is a supreme military rank of North Korea, equivalent to a Field Marshal in other countries. ... Image File history File links North Korean Marshal BAdge File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Daejang is a senior military rank of North Korea, considered the equivalent of a General in other nations. ... Image File history File links North Korean General Badge File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... General is a military rank used by nearly every country in the world. ... Image File history File links South Korean General Insignia File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... A General is an officer of high military rank. ... USAF General insignia, public domain image from af. ... Colonel General is a senior military rank which is used in some of the worldâ€™s militaries. ... Image File history File links North Korean 3 Star General File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Lieutenant General is a military rank used in almost every country in the world. ... Image File history File links Korean 3 Star General File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Lieutenant General is a military rank used in many countries. ... USAF Lieutenant General insignia, public domain image from af. ... Lieutenant General is a military rank used in almost every country in the world. ... Image File history File links North Korean 2 Star General Rank File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Major General is a military rank used in many countries. ... Image File history File links Korean 2 Star General File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Insignia of a United States Air Force Major General German Generalmajor Insignia Major General is a military rank used in many countries. ... USAF Major General insignia, public domain image from af. ... Major General is a military rank used in many countries. ... Image File history File links North Korean 1 Star General Rank File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Brigadier General (sometimes known as a one-star general from the United States insignia) is the lowest rank of general officer in the United States and other countries, ranking just above Colonel and just below Major General. ... Image File history File links Korean Brigadier General File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... A Brigadier General, or one-star general, is the lowest rank of general officer in the United States and some other countries, ranking just above Colonel and just below Major General. ... Image File history File links USAF Brigadier General insignia, public domain image from af. ...

Officer ranks

North Korean rank	North Korean insignia	South Korean rank	South Korean insignia	U.S. equivalent	U.S. insignia


Daechwa		No Equivalent	N/A	No Equivalent	N/A

Sangchwa		Taeryong		Colonel

Jungjwa		Chungryong		Lieutenant Colonel

Sojwa		Soryong		Major

Daewi		No Equivalent	N/A	No Equivalent	N/A
Sangwi		Taewi		Captain

Jungwi		Chungwi		First Lieutenant

Sowi		Sowi		Second Lieutenant

Enlisted ranks

North Korean rank	North Korean insignia	South Korean rank	South Korean insignia	United States equivalent	U.S. insignia

Teukmu Sangsa		Wonsa		Sergeant Major

Sangsa		Sangsa		Master Sergeant

Jungsa		Chungsa		Sergeant First Class

Hasa		Hasa		Staff Sergeant

Sangkeub		Byongjang		Sergeant

Jungkeub		Sangbyong		Corporal

Hakeub		Ilbyong		Private First Class

Jeonsa		Yibyong		Private

No Equivalent	N/A	Mudungbyong	No Insignia	Private (Basic)	No Insignia

Sangsa is a Korean military rank used by both the armed forces of North and South Korea. ... Image File history File links North Korean Sergeant Major File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Wonsa is the highest enlisted South Korean military rank, equivalent to a Sergeant Major in most other countries. ... Image File history File links South Korean Sergeant Major File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... This article is about a military rank and position. ... Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... Sangsa is a Korean military rank used by both the armed forces of North and South Korea. ... Image File history File links North Korean Master Sergeant File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Sangsa is a Korean military rank used by both the armed forces of North and South Korea. ... Image File history File links South Korean Master Sergeant File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... United States Master Sergeant insignia U.S. Marine Corps Master Sergeant insignia U.S. Army Master Sergeant insignia U.S. Air Force A Master Sergeant is: the eighth enlisted rank in the United States Marine Corps, just above Gunnery Sergeant, below Master Gunnery Sergeant, Sergeant Major, and Sergeant Major of... Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... Image File history File links North Korean First Sergeant File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Image File history File links South Korean First Sergeant File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Sergeant First Class insignia Sergeant First Class (SFC) is the seventh enlisted rank in the U.S. Army, just above Staff Sergeant and below Master Sergeant, and is a non-commissioned officer. ... File links The following pages link to this file: United States Army U.S. Army enlisted rank insignia Template:Ranks and Insignia of NATO Armies/OR/United States Ranks and insignia of NATO Armies Enlisted ... Hasa is a Korean military rank which is used in both the armed forces of North and South Korea. ... Image File history File links North Korean Staff Sergeant File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Hasa is a Korean military rank which is used in both the armed forces of North and South Korea. ... Image File history File links South Korean Staff Sergeant File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... United States Military Staff Sergeant insignia (U.S. Air Force) Staff Sergeant is the fifth enlisted rank in the U.S. Air Force, just above Senior Airman and below Technical Sergeant. ... Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... Keub is a North Korean military rank that is the equivalent of a Corporal in most other countries. ... Image File history File links North Korean Sergeant File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Byong or Byeong (Korean ë³‘) is a military term used in the armed forces of South Korea to describe a soldier, airman, sailor, or marine who holds a junior enlisted rank. ... Image File history File links South Korean Sergeant File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... This article is about the rank of sergeant. ... Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... Keub is a North Korean military rank that is the equivalent of a Corporal in most other countries. ... Image File history File links North Korean Corporal Rank File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Byong or Byeong (Korean ë³‘) is a military term used in the armed forces of South Korea to describe a soldier, airman, sailor, or marine who holds a junior enlisted rank. ... Image File history File links South Korean Corporal File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Corporal is a rank (equivalent to NATO Rank Code OR-4) in use by several militaries, police forces or other uniformed organizations around the world. ... Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... Keub is a North Korean military rank that is the equivalent of a Corporal in most other countries. ... Image File history File links North Korean PFC File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Byong or Byeong (Korean ë³‘) is a military term used in the armed forces of South Korea to describe a soldier, airman, sailor, or marine who holds a junior enlisted rank. ... Image File history File links South Korean PFC File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... US Military In the U.S. Army, Private First Class is the third lowest enlisted rank, just above Private and below Corporal or Specialist. ... Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... Jeonsa is the lowest enlisted military rank of North Korea. ... Image File history File links North Korean Private File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Byong or Byeong (Korean ë³‘) is a military term used in the armed forces of South Korea to describe a soldier, airman, sailor, or marine who holds a junior enlisted rank. ... Image File history File links South Korean Private File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... A private is a military soldier of the lowest military rank (equivalent to Nato Rank Grades OR-1 to OR-3 depending on the force served in). ... Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... ... A private is a military soldier of the lowest military rank (equivalent to Nato Rank Grades OR-1 to OR-3 depending on the force served in). ...