Chief of Staff of the Republic of Korea Army

The Chief of Staff of the Republic of Korea Army (Korean: 대한민국 육군 참모총장, Hanja: 大韓民國陸軍參謀總長), shorten as CSA, is the professional head of the Republic of Korea Army (ROKA) since its foundation in 1948, originally held by a Lt. General, then by a General since 1968. The appointment of the CSA, along with the Chief of Naval Operations, Chiefs of Staff of the Air Force and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, is referred to the State Council of South Korea for deliberation according to Article 89, Constitution of South Korea.

Chief of Staff of the Republic of Korea Army

The Chief of Staff of the Republic of Korea Army (Korean: 대한민국 육군 참모총장, Hanja: 大韓民國陸軍參謀總長), shorten as CSA, is the professional head of the Republic of Korea Army (ROKA) since its foundation in 1948, originally held by a Lt. General, then by a General since 1968. The appointment of the CSA, along with the Chief of Naval Operations, Chiefs of Staff of the Air Force and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, is referred to the State Council of South Korea for deliberation according to Article 89, Constitution of South Korea.