Order of Sports Merit


The Order of Sports Merit is one of the Republic of Korea's Orders of Merit. It is awarded to those who have rendered outstanding meritorious services in the interest of improving citizen's physique and national status through sports.

Classes of Sports Merit

The Order of Sports Merit is conferred in five classes:
  1. Cheongnyong 청룡장
  2. Maengho 맹호장
  3. Geosang 거상장
  4. Baengma 백마장
  5. Girin 기린장

    Other Orders of Merit

There are three kinds of decoration awarded by the Republic of Korea. They are Orders, Medals of Merit, and Service Medals.

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