Kang takes credit for lessening the North Korean army's defenses by deflecting the army to the Honam area.[1]
He was well known and highly regarded as a hero after the Korean War.[1] However, due to corruption and conspiracy charges, he was forced to live the final days of his life in the United States.[2]
He was born October 26, 1923, in Korea during the Japanese colonial period in South Hamgyong Province, which is now part of North Korea.[2]
Korean Waredit
In 1952, Kang became the commander of the ROK 1st Division[3] and he achieved the rank of major general during the Korean War. Was picked by President Rhee, Seungman to attend the U.S. War College in Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas during the Korean War with General Chung, Il Kwon. He was in charge of reforming the III Corps in 1953. Kang was then trained under the US Army X Corps. When the US X Corps pulled out, Kang and his men were in charge of defending key areas in the war. They were responsible for defending the area from the Punchbowl to the Pukhan River. General Kang then formed the Second Republic of Korean Army and became its first Commanding Officer.[3]
Trial for conspiracyedit
Even though Kang played a large role in the Republic of Korean Army's general staff as their chief of operations,[3] there was suspicion relating to his involvement in Kim Chang-Yong's assassination[1] and other NDC corruption charges. Kang was put on trial in Taegu, where he was found guilty and sentenced to death.[3] However, this sentence was changed due to his success and influence in the Korean War.[1] He was released from prison in 1960, after the April Revolution.[3] Kang never confessed to participating in the assassination of Kim Chang-Yong, regardless of the court's decision.[1]
Move to the United Statesedit
After his release from prison, Kang moved to the United States and attended George Washington University for a few years.[1]
While serving his life sentence, he wrote a book about his life called A Study on the top Korean military leadership during the Korean War which was then published in Seoul in 1983. This contains the most information about his life, but it was not widely circulated.[2]
Kang died February 26, 1988, in Los Angeles, CA.[3]
Referencesedit
^ abcdef"Wisdom of Korea". ysfine.com. Retrieved 2015-12-09.
^ abcYup, Paik Sun (1983). 전시 한국군 주요 지휘관의 통솔에 관한 연구 [Chŏnsi Han'gukkun chuyo chihwigwan ŭi tʻongsol e kwanhan yŏnʼgu / A Study on the top Korean military leadership during the Korean War]. Seoul. ISBN9781597974837. OCLC 21342043.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
kang, bong, october, 1923, february, 1988, south, korean, military, officer, 1954born, 1923, october, 1923kankyōnan, south, hamgyong, province, korea, empire, japandiedfebruary, 1988, 1988, aged, angeles, california, united, stateskorean, namehangul강문봉hanja姜文奉. Kang Mun bong October 26 1923 February 26 1988 was a South Korean military officer Kang Mun bongLt Gen Kang Mun bong in 1954Born 1923 10 26 October 26 1923Kankyōnan dō South Hamgyong Province Korea Empire of JapanDiedFebruary 26 1988 1988 02 26 aged 64 Los Angeles California United StatesKorean nameHangul강문봉Hanja姜文奉Revised RomanizationGang MunbongMcCune ReischauerKang MunbongKang takes credit for lessening the North Korean army s defenses by deflecting the army to the Honam area 1 He was well known and highly regarded as a hero after the Korean War 1 However due to corruption and conspiracy charges he was forced to live the final days of his life in the United States 2 Contents 1 Biography 1 1 Korean War 1 2 Trial for conspiracy 1 3 Move to the United States 2 ReferencesBiography editHe was born October 26 1923 in Korea during the Japanese colonial period in South Hamgyong Province which is now part of North Korea 2 Korean War edit In 1952 Kang became the commander of the ROK 1st Division 3 and he achieved the rank of major general during the Korean War Was picked by President Rhee Seungman to attend the U S War College in Ft Leavenworth Kansas during the Korean War with General Chung Il Kwon He was in charge of reforming the III Corps in 1953 Kang was then trained under the US Army X Corps When the US X Corps pulled out Kang and his men were in charge of defending key areas in the war They were responsible for defending the area from the Punchbowl to the Pukhan River General Kang then formed the Second Republic of Korean Army and became its first Commanding Officer 3 Trial for conspiracy edit Even though Kang played a large role in the Republic of Korean Army s general staff as their chief of operations 3 there was suspicion relating to his involvement in Kim Chang Yong s assassination 1 and other NDC corruption charges Kang was put on trial in Taegu where he was found guilty and sentenced to death 3 However this sentence was changed due to his success and influence in the Korean War 1 He was released from prison in 1960 after the April Revolution 3 Kang never confessed to participating in the assassination of Kim Chang Yong regardless of the court s decision 1 Move to the United States edit After his release from prison Kang moved to the United States and attended George Washington University for a few years 1 While serving his life sentence he wrote a book about his life called A Study on the top Korean military leadership during the Korean War which was then published in Seoul in 1983 This contains the most information about his life but it was not widely circulated 2 Kang died February 26 1988 in Los Angeles CA 3 References edit a b c d e f Wisdom of Korea ysfine com Retrieved 2015 12 09 a b c Yup Paik Sun 1983 전시 한국군 주요 지휘관의 통솔에 관한 연구 Chŏnsi Han gukkun chuyo chihwigwan ŭi tʻongsol e kwanhan yŏnʼgu A Study on the top Korean military leadership during the Korean War Seoul ISBN 9781597974837 OCLC 21342043 a href Template Cite book html title Template Cite book cite book a CS1 maint location missing publisher link a b c d e f Paik Sun yup 2011 09 01 From Pusan to Panmunjom Potomac Books Inc ISBN 9781597974837 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Kang Mun bong amp oldid 1217350510, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
