Sim Seung-seob

Sim Seung-seob (Korean: 심승섭, born January 28, 1963^[1]) is the 33rd Chief of Naval Operations for the Republic of Korea Navy. He was sworn in on July 18, 2019.

Sim Seung-seob
심승섭
Sim in 2018
South Korean Ambassador to Australia
Incumbent
Assumed office 2024
President	Yoon Suk Yeol
Prime Minister	Han Duck-soo
Preceded by	Lee Jong-sup
Personal details
Born	(1963-01-28) 28 January 1963 (age 62) Jeonbuk Province, South Korea
Alma mater	Korea Naval Academy
Military service
Allegiance	South Korea
Branch/service	Republic of Korea Navy
Years of service	1985-2020
Rank	Admiral

He was born in Jeonbuk Province and attended the Korea Naval Academy.^[1] He previously held the position of Chief Directorate of Strategic Planning for the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the Republic of Korea and served as commander of the South Korean 1st Fleet.^[2] He holds the rank of Admiral.^[1]

See also

• History of the Republic of Korea Navy