Sangchwa

Sangchwa

"Sangchwa" is a Korean military rank used by the armed forces of North Korea. The insignia for a "Sangchwa" is a shoulder board containing two stripes and three stars. This is influenced by the former Colonel insignia of the Soviet Union.

North Korea also maintains a Senior Colonel rank known as "Daechwa".


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