Lee Jong-ho (admiral)
Lee Jong-ho is the incumbent Chief of Naval Operations for the Republic of Korea Navy.[1] Prior to that, he was chief Director of Military Support. He also served as Commander, Republic of Korea Fleet.[2] He was commissioned from Korea Naval Academy in March 1988. On May 25, 2022, Lee was named the new chief of naval operations of South Korea by Yoon Suk Yeol administration.[3]
Lee Jong-ho | |
|---|---|
| 이종호 | |
| Chief of Naval Operations | |
| President | Yoon Suk Yeol |
| Succeeded by | Yang Yong-mo |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1965 (age 59–60) |
| Alma mater | Korea Naval Academy |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | South Korea |
| Branch/service | Republic of Korea Navy |
| Rank | Admiral |
| Commands | Chief of Naval Operations |
| Battles/wars | Korean Conflict |
References
- ^ "Visiting Chief of Naval Operations of the Republic of Korea Admiral Lee Jong-Ho meets Navy Chief Admiral M Shaheen Iqbal at Navy headquarters in the capital on Sunday". Daily Sun. Retrieved 2023-06-01.
- ^ "U.S. Chief of Naval Operations Visits Republic of Korea; Meets with ROK Leadership and Sai". United States Navy. Retrieved 2023-06-01.
- ^ 남, 상현 (2022-05-25). "Lee Jong-ho named new Navy chief". Yonhap News Agency. Retrieved 2023-06-01.