Song Young-moo
Song Young-moo | |
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송영무 | |
.jpg) Song Young-moo during the meet with US Marine Corps General Joseph Dunford in August 2017. | |
| 45th Ministry of National Defense, South Korea | |
| Assumed office July 14, 2017 | |
| President | Moon Jae-in |
| Preceded by | Han Min-goo |
| Policy Advisor for Rights of Military Personnel, National Human Rights Commission of Korea | |
| In office 2012–2016 | |
| Professor at Konyang University | |
| In office 2013–2017 | |
| Chief of Naval Operations, Republic of Korea Navy | |
| In office 2006–2008 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 24, 1949 |
| Education | |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  South Korea |
| Branch/service |  Republic of Korea Navy |
| Years of service | 1999–2008 |
| Rank | Admiral |
| Battles/wars | First Battle of Yeonpyeong |
| Awards | Chungmu Order of Military Merit[1] |
Song Young-moo (born February 24, 1949) is a retired admiral of the Republic of Korea Navy, serving as the 45th and current appointed minister of National Defense in the administration of President Moon Jae-in.[2] A former Chief of Naval Operations, Song was previously serving as the Chair Professor of the Military and Police College at Konyang University before President Moon Jae's presidential campaign started in 2017 where he worked as the top security adviser on defense issues.