Order of Saemaeul Service Merit
| Order of Saemaeul Service Merit 새마을훈장 | |
|---|---|
| Award of Republic of Korea | |
| Type | Order of merit |
| Status | Currently awarded |
| President | Park Geun-hye |
| Grades (w/ post-nominals) | Jarip Medal Jajo Medal Hyeopdong Medal Geunmyeon Medal Noryeok Medal |
| Established | 1970 |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Order of Industrial Service Merit |
| Next (lower) | Order of Cultural Merit |
| Related | Saemaeul Service Medal |
The Order of Saemaeul Service Merit (Hangul: 새마을훈장, Hanja: 새마을勳章) is an order of merit of South Korea (the Republic of Korea). It is presented to individuals who contributed to the social development of the country through the New Community Movement.
Grades
The Order of Saemaeul Service Merit is divided into 5 classes. The grades are as follows:[1]
- Jarip Medal: 자립장 (自立章)
- Jajo Medal: 자조장 (自助章)
- Hyeopdong Medal: 협동장 (協同章)
- Geunmyeon Medal: 근면장 (勤勉章)
- Noryeok Medal: 노력장 (努力章)
| Ribbons of the order | ||||
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Notable recipients
References
External links
- "Images of the grades of the Order of Saemaeul Service Merit". Ministry of Security and Public Administration. Retrieved 6 September 2014.
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