bolt action korean war north korean kpa smg squadThe forces of the KPA were vast, incorporating between 150,000 200,000 personnel, divided into 10 Infantry divisions, 1 Tank division, and 1 Air Force division. Although North Korean conscription was in effect before the outbreak of war, many young men were encouraged or pressed into service by their own families for the promise of financial reward. At the outbreak of the Korea war in 1950, the KPA were better prepared in every way for the coming