56th Infantry Division (South Korea)

The 56th Infantry Division is a reserve infantry division of the Republic of Korea Army. It is responsible for the defense of the western Seoul Metropolitan Area. The division's headquarters is located within the area it defends. It is primarily composed of reservists who undergo periodic training and mobilization exercises. The 56th Division is one of several reserve divisions tasked with the defense of key metropolitan areas in South Korea, providing a rapid response force in the event of an emergency. Its structure and equipment are generally lighter than those of active-duty divisions.