The South Korean honors system includes orders of merit, medals of honor, and commendations conferred by the
South Korean government onto its citizens and foreigners.
Medals of Honour (
Korean: 포장;
Hanja: 襃章 are given by the
president of South Korea to people who "rendered distinguished services" to the country. This is the second class.
Commendations (
Korean: 표창) are given to people by the president of South Korea,
prime minister of South Korea, or various government ministries in recognition of acts of public service or excellence in certain fields.[3][4]
^상훈의 발자취 [Tracing the Medals]. Decorations of the Republic of Korea (in Korean). Ministry of Interior and Safety. 2015. Retrieved February 13, 2018.
^Awards and Decorations Act. Korea Legislation Research Institute (11690) (in English and Korean). March 23, 2013. Retrieved February 13, 2018.
^상훈제도 개관 [Overview of the Honors System]. Decorations of the Republic of Korea (in Korean). Ministry of Interior and Safety. 2015. Retrieved February 13, 2018.
^정부 표창 규정 [Government Commendation Regulations]. Korea Ministry of Government Legislation (Presidential Decree 28211) (in Korean). July 27, 2017. Retrieved February 13, 2018.