Republic of Korea Marine Corps
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The Republic of Korea Marine Corps, also known as the ROK Marine Corps, ROK Marines or South Korean Marine Corps, is the naval infantry of South Korea. The ROKMC is a branch of the Republic of Korea Navy responsible for amphibious operations, and... Wikipedia
Commandant: Kim Kye Hwan
Chief of Naval Operations: Admiral Yang Yong-mo
Founded: 15 April 1949; (75 years)
Headquarters: HQ Republic of Korea Marine Corps Hwaseong, Gyeonggi, South Korea
Mascot(s): Jindo Dog
Minister of National Defense: Shin Won-sik
Nickname(s): 무적해병; ('Invincible Marines'); 귀신 잡는 해병(대); ('Ghost Hunters', 'Ghost Killers'); 신화를 남긴 해병(대); ('Myth-Making Marines')