Notes: The series date refers to the last significant change to the order.

	THE GRAND ORDER OF MUGUNGHWA 무궁화대훈장 1967 Series Created in 1949, it is the highest Order in the Republic of Korea. It is a single class order and is awarded to the President of the country and to foreign Heads of State. It is also issued to their spouses.
	THE ORDER OF NATIONAL FOUNDATION 건국훈장 1990 SERIES Created in 1949 to reward those individuals who helped to establish the Republic of Korea. The Classes are: Republic of Korea Medal 대한민국장 Presidential Medal 대통령장 Independent Medal 독립장 Patriot Medal 애국장 National Medal 애족장
	THE ORDER OF CIVIL MERIT 국민훈장 1973 SERIES It is the primary award for Korean Civilians. The Classes are: Mugunghwa Medal (Hibiscus) 무궁화장 Moran Medal (Peony) 모란장 Dongbaeg Medal (Camellia) 동백장 Mogryeon Medal (Magnolia) 목련장 Seogryu Medal (Pomegranate) 석류장
	THE ORDER OF MILITARY MERIT 무공훈장 1973 SERIES It is the primary award for the Korean military during wartime or under a state of emergency. The Classes are: Taeguk Medal 태극장 Ulchi Medal 을지장 Chungmu Medal 충무장 Hwarang Medal 화랑장 Inhun Medal 인헌장
	THE ORDER OF SERVICE MERIT 근정훈장 1973 SERIES Awarded to government employees who have contributed to the national development through their outstanding performance. Military personnel and civilians who work for the military are specifically excluded. The Classes are: Blue Stripes Medal 청조장 Yellow Stripes Medal 황조장 Red Stripes Medal 흥조장 Green Stripes Medal 녹조장 or 록조장 Aquamarine Stripes Medal 옥조장
	THE ORDER OF NATIONAL SECURITY MERIT 보국훈장 1973 SERIES Conferred on individuals who have rendered distinguished service to national security. It is primarily a military award. The Classes are: Tong-il Medal 통일장 Gugseon Medal 국선장 Cheonsu Medal 천수장 Sam IL Medal 삼일장 Gwangbog Medal 광복장
	THE ORDER OF DIPLOMATIC SERVICE MERIT 수교훈장 1974 SERIES Awarded to those who have rendered meritorious service to the extension of national prestige overseas and to the promotion of friendship with other nations. The Classes are: Grand Gwanghwa Medal (1st Class, 1st Grade) 광화대장 Gwanghwa Medal (1st Class, 2st Grade) 광화장 Heung-in Medal 흥인장 Sungrye Medal 숭례장 Chang-eui Medal 창의장 Sugjeong Medal 숙정장
	THE ORDER OF INDUSTRIAL SERVICE MERIT 산업훈장 1973 SERIES Awarded to those who have rendered outstanding meritorious service in the development of domestic industry. The Classes are: Gold Tower Medal 금탑장 Silver Tower Medal 은탑장 Bronze Tower Medal 동탑장 Iron Tower Medal 철탑장 Tin Tower Medal 석탑장
	THE ORDER OF SAEMAEUL SERVICE MERIT 새마을훈장 1973 Series The Saemaeul Movement is a government sponsored program to develop the infrastructure of Korea from the bottom up. The order is given to those who have rendered outstanding service in the Saemaeul Movement. The Classes are: Jarib Medal (Self-reliance) 자립장 Jajo Medal (Self help) 자조장 Hyeobdong Medal (Cooperation) 협동장 Geunmyeon Medal (Diligence) 근면장 Noryeog Medal (Endeavor) 노력장
	THE ORDER OF CULTURAL MERIT 문화훈장 1973 Series Awarded to those who have rendered outstanding meritorious services in the interest of improving the national welfare. The Classes are: Geum-gwan Medal (Gold Crown) 금관장 Eun-gwan Medal (Silver Crown) 은관장 Bo-gwan Medal (Precious Crown) 보관장 Og-gwan Medal (Jeweled Crown) 옥관장 Hwa-gwan Medal (Flower Crown) 화관장
	THE ORDER OF SPORTS MERIT 체욕훈장 1973 Series Awarded to those athletes who have distinguished themselves in international competition. The Classes are: Cheongryong Medal (Blue dragon) 청룡장 Maengho Medal (Brave tiger) 맹호장 Geosang Medal (Great hero) 거상장 Baegma Medal (White horse) 백마장 Girin Medal (A mythical animal / Chinese Unicorn) 기린장
	THE ORDER OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY MERIT 과학기술훈장 2001 Series Awarded to those individuals who have excelled in the areas of Science or Technology. The Classes are: Changjo Medal 창조장 Hyeoksin Medal 혁신장 Ungbi Medal 응비장 Doyak Medal 도약장 Jinbo Medal 진보장 Sorry about the quality, it's the only picture that I can find.