| Republic of Korea Army Commando 대한민국 육군 특공대 | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1 October 1982 – |
| Country |  South Korea |
| Branch |  Republic of Korea Army |
| Type | Commando |
| Role | Unconventional warfare |
| Part of | Republic of Korea Army |
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Commandos of the Republic of Korea Army are elite units of the Republic of Korea Army.
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