The Brigade was established on 20 November 1948 as an independent 17th Infantry Regiment part of Capital Defence Command. During Korean War, 17th Infantry Regiment participated in Battle of Ongjin,
Battle of Kyongju,
Battle of Pusan Perimeter,
Battle of Inchon,
Second Battle of Seoul and so on. In November 1950, attached to
2nd Infantry Division. In October 2019, attached to
12th Infantry Division. In December 2020, reorganized into as the 17th Infantry Brigade. ==See also==