[1] It was officially activated at Naman in February 1948 under Major General Kang Kon with a total strength of 14,000 soldiers.

During August and September, the division fought in the Battle of Pusan Perimeter[2] before heavy losses forced it to be re-organised in November at Kanggye.

[1] During the battles of attrition that followed further losses were suffered and as the UN forces slowly pushed the North Koreans back up the peninsula and by the time the division reached the II Corps assembly area near Hoeyang a comprehensive re-organisation was undertaken.

[1] In May 1951 the division took part in a renewed North Korean offensive that took it to Hajinbu-ri.

[1] Supplies were said to be plentiful in this time, although quality of ammunition remained problematic.