''Soryong'' (소령) is a
South Korean rank which is equivalent to a
major
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and to a
lieutenant commander
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. The South Korean insignia consists of a single star burst collar insignia.
The North Korean rank equivalent is known as ''
sojwa'' with an insignia consisting of a shoulder board similar to the old
Soviet
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rank of major.
Military ranks of South Korea
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