The Order of National Security Merit (Hanja: 보국훈장) is one of the Republic of Korea's (South Korea) Orders of Merit. It is conferred on individuals who have rendered distinguished service to national security, and is primarily a military award.
The order is divided into five classes:
| 1 | Tong-il Medal 통일장 | 
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| 2 | Gukseon Medal 국선장 | 
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| 3 | Cheon-Su Medal 천수장 | 
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| 4 | Sam-il Medal 삼일장 | 
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| 5 | Gwangbok Medal 광복장 | 
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External links[]
Pictures of the medals and ribbons (copyrights uncertain):
- MOPAS Order of National Security Merit page (Ministry of Public Administration and Security)
- A different view
- Republic of Korea's Orders of Merit
- Another view
The original article can be found at Order of National Security Merit and the edit history here.