 During the early part of 1949, its divisional headquarters moved to Hamhung, where the 9th Regiment was undergoing training.By that time, the division was close to full strength, and except for incoming recruits, most of the men had completed basic training.In June 1949, those elements of the 3rd Division that were stationed at Hamhung were allegedly transferred to new locations, in a move that was designed to make room for newly organized North Korean units.