After suffering heavy casualties in the Inchon area, this division met no opposition in its move down the west coast.

Despite heavy casualties in its attempts to take Masan, the units morale and combat effectiveness were still considered good.

[2] It was part of the North Korean advance from Seoul to Taejon and fought in the Battle of Pusan Perimeter.

It is believed to consist almost entirely of a light infantry force but has been task-organized with an attached T-62 or T-64 main battle tank battalion.

[citation needed] Reportedly part of II Corps (North Korea),[4] in the event of another Korean War, this division is likely tasked with seizing a foothold across the Imjin River in order to allow follow-on forces to continue south.