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The Order of Cultural Merit (Hanja: 문화훈장) is one of the Republic of Korea's (South Korea) Orders of Merit. It is awarded to those who have rendered outstanding meritorious services in the interest of improving the national welfare.
The Classes are:
- Geum-gwan Medal (Gold Crown) 금관장
- Eun-gwan Medal (Silver Crown) 은관장
- Bo-gwan Medal (Precious Crown) 보관장
- Og-gwan Medal (Jeweled Crown) 옥관장
- Hwa-gwan Medal (Flower Crown) 화관장
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[edit] Republic of Korea's Orders of Merit
| Order |
Created |
Last changed |
| Grand Order of Mungunghwa |
1949 |
1967 |
| Order of National Foundation |
1949 |
1990 |
| Order of Civil Merit |
|
1973 |
| Order of Military Merit |
|
1973 |
| Order of Service Merit |
|
1973 |
| Order of National Security Merit |
|
1973 |
| Order of Diplomatic Service Merit |
|
1974 |
| Order of Industrial Service Merit |
|
1973 |
| Order of Saemaeul Service Merit |
|
1973 |
| Order of Cultural Merit |
|
1973 |
| Order of Sports Merit |
|
1973 |
| Order of Science and Technology Merit |
|
2001 |
