7th Infantry Division (South Korea)

7th Infantry Division
제7보병사단
Shoulder Sleeve Insignia
Active10 June 1949 – present
Country South Korea
Branch Republic of Korea Army
TypeInfantry
SizeDivision
Part ofII Corps
Garrison/HQHwacheon County, Gangwon Province
Nickname(s)칠성 (Chilsung / The Seven Stars)
ColorsWhite, Blue
March7th Division Hymn
Engagements28 battles fought During Korean war; notable battles Battle of YeongCheon
Decorations11 Decorations of Presidential Honour
Battle honours
Commanders
Current
commander
Maj. Gen. Kim Jin-Ho

The 7th Infantry Division (Korean: 제7보병사단, Hanja: 第七步兵師團), also known as the "Seven Stars Division", is a military formation of the Republic of Korea Army, currently employed on patrol duty in the Korean Demilitarized Zone around the mountainous Hwacheon County, Gangwon Province. The division is part of the II Corps. It has a GOP(General outpost) brigade (5th or 8th Brigade), a reserve brigade (3rd Brigade), an artillery brigade, and a subordinate force.


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