Sohn Won-yil
Sohn Won-yil | |
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| 손원일 | |
Sohn in 1949, during his tenure as a rear admiral.
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| 5th Minister of National Defense | |
| In office June 30, 1953 – May 26, 1956 | |
| President | Syngman Rhee |
| Prime Minister | Paik Too-chin Pyone Young Tae |
| Vice President | Ham Tae-young |
| Preceded by | Shin Tae-young |
| Succeeded by | Kim Yong-woo
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| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 손원일 |
| Hanja | 孫元一 |
| RR | Son Wonil |
| MR | Son Wŏnil |
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Sohn Won-yil (June 22, 1909 in Nampo – February 15, 1980) was a South Korean naval vice admiral best known for being the first Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) of the Republic of Korea Navy. As one of the founding members of the Republic of Korea Navy, Sohn is generally regarded as the founder of the South Korean navy.