Shin Hyun-joon

Who is Shin Hyun-joon?

Shin Hyun-joon was a lieutenant general and the first chief commander of the Republic of Korea Marine Corps. He served from April 15, 1949 until October 15, 1953 with a US 1950 Silver Star medal including 5 more prizes and decorations that were awarded to him by the Korean government. After he joined the Republic of Korea Navy as lieutenant in 1946, he was assigned as one of the core members of ROK Marine and founded ROK Marine Corps on April 15, 1949. Throughout the Korean War, he led ROK Marine Corps as chief commander.

Following his military service he entered the Korean Foreign Service, and served as the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to the Holy See.

In his later years, he lived in Niceville, Florida. He died on October 14, 2007.