Paik Sun-yup, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Paik Sun-yup

South Korean general

Date of Birth: 23-Nov-1920

Place of Birth: Nampho, South Pyongan Province, North Korea

Profession: writer, military personnel, politician, diplomat

Nationality: South Korea

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius

Paik Sun-yup (Korean: ???; Hanja: ???; born November 23, 1920) is a retired South Korean military officer.
He served both Manchukuo and South Korea, the latter during the Korean War. Paik is known for his service during the Korean War and for being the first four-star general in the history of the South Korean military.
His brother, Paik In-yeop, also served in the Republic of Korea Army during the Korean War, commanding the 17th Independent Regiment at the Battle of Ongjin and again in the Inchon Landings.