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Orders, decorations, and medals of South Korea

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The South Korean honors system includes orders of merit, medals of honor, and commendations conferred by the South Korean government onto its citizens and foreigners.

Orders

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Orders (Korean: 훈장; Hanja: 勳章) are given by the president of South Korea to people who "rendered distinguished services" to the country. The first honor, the Grand Order of Mugunghwa, was established in 1949.[1][2]

Medals of Honour

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Medals of Honour (Korean: 포장; Hanja: 襃章 are given by the president of South Korea to people who "rendered distinguished services" to the country. This is the second class.

  • National Foundation Medal
  • Civil Merit Medal
  • Military Merit Medal
  • Service Merit Medal
  • National Security Medal
  • Reserve Forces Medal
  • Diplomatic Service Medal
  • Industrial Service Medal
  • Sarmaeul Service Medal
  • Cultural Merit Medal
  • Sports Merit Medal
  • Science and Technology Medal
  • Talent Medal of Korea (No longer awarded)

Commendations

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Commendations (Korean: 표창) are given to people by the president of South Korea, prime minister of South Korea, or various government ministries in recognition of acts of public service or excellence in certain fields.[3][4]

Presidential Citation

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Presidential Citation is awarded to individuals and organizations

Examples for organizations: MS Jutlandia (as a meaning of medical organization), Presidential Unit Citation and so on.

Prime Minister's Citation

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Prime Minister's Citation is awarded to individuals and organizations

Presidential Award

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Presidential Award is awarded to individuals and organizations

Prime Minister's Award

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Prime Minister's Award is awarded to individuals and organizations

Others

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by the Commissioner General of the National Police Agency

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ 상훈의 발자취 [Tracing the Medals]. Decorations of the Republic of Korea (in Korean). Ministry of Interior and Safety. 2015. Retrieved February 13, 2018.
  2. ^ Awards and Decorations Act. Korea Legislation Research Institute (11690) (in English and Korean). March 23, 2013. Retrieved February 13, 2018.
  3. ^ 상훈제도 개관 [Overview of the Honors System]. Decorations of the Republic of Korea (in Korean). Ministry of Interior and Safety. 2015. Retrieved February 13, 2018.
  4. ^ 정부 표창 규정 [Government Commendation Regulations]. Korea Ministry of Government Legislation (Presidential Decree 28211) (in Korean). July 27, 2017. Retrieved February 13, 2018.
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