Grand Order of Mugunghwa
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The Grand Order of Mugunghwa (Korean: 무궁화대훈장) is the highest national order awarded by South Korea. It is awarded to the President of South Korea, and it may be awarded to their spouse, heads or former heads of state of South Korean allies, and their spouses. The order is presented for, "Outstanding meritorious services in the interest of promoting the development and security of the Republic of Korea."[1]
Quick Facts Grand Order of Mugunghwa, Awarded by South Korea ...
Grand Order of Mugunghwa | |
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Awarded by South Korea | |
Type | Order of merit |
Established | August 13, 1949 |
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Awarded for | Outstanding meritorious services in the interest of promoting the development and security of the Republic of Korea. |
Status | Active |
Precedence | |
Next (higher) | None |
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Sash riband of the order |
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Quick Facts Hangul, Hanja ...
Korean name | |
Hangul | 무궁화대훈장 |
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Hanja | 無窮花大勳章 |
Revised Romanization | Mugunghwa Daehunjang |
McCune–Reischauer | Mugunghwa Daehunjang |
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The Grand Order of Mugunghwa takes its name from South Korea's national flower, the hibiscus. The hibiscus is a cultivar native to the Korean peninsula and has great cultural significance in Korean history.[2]