Commandant of the Republic of Korea Marine Corps

The Commandant of the Republic of Korea Marine Corps (대한민국의 해병대사령관) is the head of the South Korean marines. The current commandant is Kim Gye-hwan.

History
The first commandant was Shin Hyun-joon, serving from April 1949 to October 1953. The billet of commandant was disbanded in 1973 and re-established in 1987. The commandant typically holds the rank of lieutenant general (중장).