Naktong. Aerial observers estimated that 1.500 North Koreans crossed to the west side of the Naktong just above Waegwan. Further reports indicated that the roads north of the town were jammed with North Korean soldiers in groups of 10 to 300. Furthermore, reports contend that when the remaining units of the division withdrew across the Naktong River just north of Waegwan, they sustained tremendous casualties and were practically annihilated. According to fragmentary reports, division headquarters and other elements of the 3rd Division, totaling approximately 1,800 men, succeeded in reaching Sangju, where they were ordered to retreat north. after the Korean War O Jin-u was made commander of the Infantry Division. In 1968, it was reported to be part of the 2d Army Group reserves, facing the western side of the DMZ. References InfDiv0003 InfDiv0003NK 1940s establishments in North Korea Military units and formations established in the 1940s