[1] However, due to corruption and conspiracy charges, he was forced to live the final days of his life in the United States.

[2] In 1952, Kang became the commander of the ROK 1st Division[3] and he achieved the rank of major general during the Korean War.

When the US X Corps pulled out, Kang and his men were in charge of defending key areas in the war.

[3] Even though Kang played a large role in the Republic of Korean Army's general staff as their chief of operations,[3] there was suspicion relating to his involvement in Kim Chang-Yong's assassination[1] and other NDC corruption charges.

[1] After his release from prison, Kang moved to the United States and attended George Washington University for a few years.