Seoul: Col. Lee Sang-hun has assumed duties as South Korea's deputy commanding officer of the Eighth Army, the U.S. Army stationed in the South said Friday. Lee assumed the post on Wednesday, succeeding his predecessor Brig. Gen. Lee Sang-min, according to the Eighth Army.
According to Yonhap News Agency, Lee has extensive experience working alongside U.S. forces and has held a variety of command and staff positions. His previous roles include serving as the battalion commander of the 122nd Mechanized Infantry Battalion and the regiment commander of the Professional Opposing Force Regiment at the Korea Combat Training Center.
His appointment sends a "clear message of unwavering commitment from both nations to stand together," it said. The integration of experienced leaders like Lee into the command structure is described as a "deliberate step" to modernize the force.