 Organized with a total strength of roughly 3,400 soldiers, the Division's command post was initially located at Pyongyang and was commanded by Major General Choi Min Chol.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.