Korean People's Army
Type: Company
As of November 2026, Korean People's Army has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Stuff You Should Know (Dec 2025). Named as the North Korean military force responsible for the JSA guards who attacked the UN personnel; contextualizes the identifying organization on the North side.
The Korean People's Army encompasses the combined military forces of North Korea and the armed wing of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK). The KPA consists of five branches: the Ground Force, the Naval Force, the Air Force, the Strategic Force, and the Special Operations Forces. It is commanded by the WPK Central Military Commission, which is chaired by the WPK general secretary, and the president of the State Affairs; both posts are currently headed by Kim Jong Un.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Dec 2025 on Stuff You Should Know |
| Industry | military |
| Founded | 1948 |
| Located in | DPRK |
Who talks about Korean People's Army on podcasts?
Korean People's Army came up; the most recent mention was Dec 2025 on Stuff You Should Know.
What is Korean People's Army mentioned alongside?
Korean People's Army is most often mentioned alongside United Nations Command and DPRK.
Competes with: United Nations Command
Located in: DPRK