Korean People 's Army 조선 인민군 Flag of the Korean People 's Army Ground Force is used to represent the entire Korean People 's Army. Founded April 25, 1932 Current form February 8, 1948 Service branches Korean People 's Army Ground Force Korean People 's Army Air Force Korean People 's Army Naval Force Strategic Force Special Operation Force Headquarters Pyongyang, North Korea Leadership Supreme Commander Marshal Kim Jong - un Minister of the Armed Forces General No Kwang - chol Chief of the General Staff Vice Marshal Ri Yong - gil Manpower Military age 17 Conscription 18 Available for military service 12,933,972, age 15 - 29 Fit for military service 4,836,567 males, age 15 - 29, 5,230,137 females, age 15 - 29 Reaching military age annually 207,737 males, 204,553 females Active personnel 945,000 (2018) Reserve personnel 5,500,000 (2018) Expenditures Budget $10 Billion (2018) Percent of GDP 25 % Related articles Ranks Comparative military ranks of Korea
north korean military spending as percent of gdp
25 %