21st Infantry Division (South Korea)
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| 21st Infantry Division | |
|---|---|
| Active | 15 January 1953 - present |
| Country | |
| Branch | |
| Type | Infantry |
| Size | Division |
| Part of | III Corps |
| Garrison/HQ | Yanggu County, Gangwon Province |
| Nickname(s) | "Baekdusan" |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Maj. Gen. Lee Sang-ryeol[1] |
The 21st Infantry Division (Korean: 제21보병사단) is a military formation of the ROKA. The 21st division is subordinated to the III Corps and is headquartered in Yanggu County, Gangwon Province. It is a frontline division that protects the GOP and GP along Gangwon Province's border with North Korea.[2]
