Song Young-moo

Song Young-moo
송영무(宋永武)
Song Young-moo in 2017
Song Young-moo in 2017
Minister of National Defense
In office
14 July 2017  21 September 2018
President Moon Jae-in
Preceded by Han Min-goo
Succeeded by Jeong Kyeong-doo
Chief of Naval Operations, Republic of Korea Navy
In office
2006–2008
Personal details
Born (1949-02-24) February 24, 1949
Nonsan, South Korea
Nationality South Korea
Political party Democratic Party of Korea
Education
Military service
Allegiance  South Korea
Service/branch Republic of Korea Navy
Years of service 1973–2008
Rank Admiral
Battles/wars First Battle of Yeonpyeong
Awards Chungmu Order of Military Merit[1]

Song Young-moo (born February 24, 1949) is a former South Korean Minister of Defense.[2]

He is a former Republic of Korea Navy admiral who served as the Chief of Naval Operations. Song was previously serving as the Chair Professor of the Military and Police College at Konyang University before President Moon Jae's presidential campaign started in 2017 where he worked as the top security adviser on defense issues.

References

  1. Se Young Lee (May 9, 2017). "Factbox - Key figures in South Korea President-elect Moon's camp". Reuters.
  2. Mi Yeon Kim (June 22, 2017). "Impact Player: Song Young-moo". CSIS.
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