| 6th Infantry Division | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1949-present |
| Country |  North Korea |
| Allegiance | .svg) Korean People's Army |
| Branch | Korean People's Army Ground Force |
| Type | Division |
| Role | Infantry |
| Engagements | Korean War |
The6th Infantry Division is amilitary formation of theKorean People's Army Ground Force.
The date that the 6th Infantry Division was formed in somewhat unclear. During the Korean War, the Army believed it was established either in July 1949 or March 1950. It is believed the division was formed atSinuiju from 10,000 Chinese Communist Army personnel of Korean descent from the 166th Division, who had been "repatriated" in late 1949 together with the former 1st Regiment of the 1st Division. The Korea Institute of Military History indicates that the division was established in October 1949. All sources indicate that the unit was initially composed of the 13th Infantry Regiment, 14th and 15th Infantry Regiments, and the 6th Artillery Regiment.[citation needed]
The 6th Infantry Division took part in the opening moves of the North Korean invasion of South Korea, moving against theROKA 1st Division on June 25, 1950. After suffering heavy casualties in theInchon area, this division met no opposition in its move down the west coast. Despite heavy casualties in its attempts to takeMasan, the units morale and combat effectiveness were still considered good.[1] It was part of the North Korean advance fromSeoul toTaejon and fought in theBattle of Pusan Perimeter.[2]
