The Order of National Security Merit

• Time Period: Post-WW2
• Institution: 1967
• Country: South Korea

The Order of National Security Merit (보국훈장 in Korean) is one of South Korea’s Orders of Merit. The Order is considered primarily as a military award. It was instituted in 1967 and conferred by the President of South Korea on individuals who have rendered distinguished service to national security, or for “outstanding meritorious services in the interest of national security.”

The Order is divided into five grades:

• 1st Tongil Medal (통일장)
• 2nd Gukseon Medal (국선장)
• 3rd Cheonsu Medal (천수장)
• 4th Samil Medal (삼일장)
• 5th Gwangbok Medal (광복장)

The Order of National Security Merit Design

The insignia of the Order is a four-piece construction, struck in silver gilt and decorated with red and white enamels. It measures 2.7 mm x 78.5 mm inclusive of its dragon head suspension.

The neck ribbon is white with four thin red stripes on each side and has a slotted tab closure.