| General Staff Department of the Korean People's Army | |
| Chosŏn'gŭl | 조선인민군 총참모부 |
|---|---|
| Revised Romanization | Joseoninmingun Chongchammobu |
| McCune–Reischauer | Chosŏninmin'gun Ch'ongch'ammobu |
| Chief of the General Staff of the Korean People's Army | |
|---|---|
| 조선인민군 총참모장 | |
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| Korean People's Army | |
| Reports to | Minister of Defence |
| Appointer | Supreme Commander |
| Formation | February 1948 |
| First holder | Colonel General Kang Kon |
| Deputy | Deputy Chief of the Korean People's Army |
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| Chief of the General Staff of the Korean People's Army | |
| Chosŏn'gŭl | 조선인민군 총참모장 |
|---|---|
| Revised Romanization | Joseoninmingun Chongchammojang |
| McCune–Reischauer | Chosŏninmin'gun Ch'ongch'ammojang |
The General Staff Department (GSD) of the Korean People's Army (KPA) is the senior military leadership of the armed forces of North Korea responsible for its administrative, operational and logistical needs. The current Chief of the General Staff is Vice Marshal Ri Yong-gil.[1][2]