12th Division (North Korea)
| Antong Choe Chun Guk 12th Infantry Division | |
|---|---|
| Active | July 1949 - |
| Country | Democratic People's Republic of Korea |
| Allegiance | Korean People's Army |
| Branch | Ground Force |
| Type | Infantry |
| Garrison/HQ | Anbyon County |
| Engagements | Korean War |
The 12th Infantry Division was a division of the Korean People's Army during the 20th century.
It was activated in Wonsan and was initially composed of Korean-personnel regiments of the PLA 156th Division and was initially composed of the 30th, 31st and 32nd Infantry Regiments. The unit was initially equipped with vehicles transferred to North Korea from the Soviet Union shortly after April 1950.
In April 1950, the People's Republic of China returned 12,000 more veterans of the PVA to Korea where they formed the 7th Division (redesignated the 12th about July 2, 1950).
Artillery units of the 12th Division, at the time of the division's activation at Wonsan in April or May 1950, were composed of battle-seasoned Korean veterans from the Chinese People's Liberation Army.