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Order of Saemaeul Service Merit

Order of Saemaeul Service Merit

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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.

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Grades

The Order of Saemaeul Service Merit is divided into five classes. The grades are as follows:[2]

  1. Jarip Medal: 자립장 (自立章)
  2. Jajo Medal: 자조장 (自助章)
  3. Hyeopdong Medal: 협동장 (協同章)
  4. Geunmyeon Medal: 근면장 (勤勉章)
  5. Noryeok Medal: 노력장 (努力章)
Ribbons of the order
Jarip Medal
Jajo Medal
Hyeopdong Medal
Geunmyeon Medal
Noryeok Medal

Notable recipients

References

  1. [1]
    On March 10, 2016, the Constitutional Court of Korea lost its position as President Park Geun-hye's impeachment decision. Currently, the prime minister Hwang Kyo-ahn administration is in charge of the administration until the election of the president.
  2. [2]
    정부포상안내 (in Korean). Ministry of Security and Public Administration. Retrieved 6 September 2014.
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