Background
Oh, Ja Bok was born on June 16, 1930 in Kaesong, Republic of Korea.
Oh, Ja Bok was born on June 16, 1930 in Kaesong, Republic of Korea.
Graduate, Myongji University, Seoul, Republic of Korea, 1969. Master of Arts in Public Administration, Seoul National University, 1982.
Commissioned Second lieutenant Republic of Korea Army, 1951, advanced through grades to general, 1979, various staff positions, 1951-1971. Commanding officer 39th Regiment 15th Division, 1971-1973. Commanding general 6th Division, 1979-1980.
Director Defense Security Agency Ministry of National Defense, 1980-1982. Commanding general V Corps, 1982-1983. Vice Chief of Staff Republic of Korea Army, 1983-1984, commanding general 2d Army, 1984-1986, chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff, 1986-1987.
Minister of National Defense Republic of Korea, since 1988.
Married Jung Ja Ahn, December 27, 1958. Children: Bo Hwan, Hyae Young.