Order of National Security Merit

The Order of National Security Merit (Hanja: 보국훈장) is one of the Republic of Korea's (South Korea) Orders of Merit. It is conferred on individuals who have rendered distinguished service to national security, and is primarily a military award.

The order is divided into five classes:

1Tong-il Medal 통일장 picture
2Gukseon Medal 국선장 picture
3Cheon-Su Medal 천수장 picture
4Sam-il Medal 삼일장 picture
5Gwangbok Medal 광복장 picture

Exemplary Public Official Medal is also awarded for exemplary public official with 6th Grade (Assistant Director levelled) or under.

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Pictures of the medals and ribbons (copyrights uncertain):


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