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

Orders (Korean훈장; 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

Medals of Honour (Korean포장; 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.

Commendations

Commendations (Korean표창) 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

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

Prime Minister's Citation is awarded to individuals and organizations

Presidential Award

Presidential Award is awarded to individuals and organizations

Prime Minister's Award

Prime Minister's Award is awarded to individuals and organizations

Others

by the Commissioner General of the National Police Agency

See also

References

  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". Act No. 11690 of March 23, 2013 (in English and Korean). Retrieved February 13, 2018. ((cite book)): |work= ignored (help)
  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]. Presidential Decree No. 28211 of July 27, 2017 (in Korean). Retrieved February 13, 2018. ((cite book)): |work= ignored (help)