Korean People's Army

The Korean People's Army encompasses the combined military forces of North Korea and the armed wing of the Workers' Party of Korea. The KPA consists of five branches: the... Wikipedia

• Founded:  April 25, 1932
• Current form:  February 8, 1948
• Headquarters:  State Affairs Commission, Pyongyang
• Minister of Defence:  Army General No Kwang-chol
• Director of the General Political Bureau:  Army General Jong Kyong-thaek
• Military age:  17–30
• Conscription:  18
• Active personnel:  1,320,000 (ranked 5th)
• Reserve personnel:  560,000+
• Budget:  Approximately US$4 billion (2019)
• Percent of GDP:  Approximately 26% (2019)
• Ranks:  Military ranks of North Korea
• Data source:  DuckDuckGo