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The system of orders and medals of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea is based on the Soviet one, although with some Chinese influence as well. The orders have the form of stylized five pointed stars mounted to the uniform or civilian clothes with the screw, while the medals suspend from metal planks covered with the ribbon, but unlike the Russian pattern, they are not pentagonal

'Order and Ribbon'	'Name' (English/Korean transcription)	'Date of creation'	'Description'
	Gold Star Medal of the Hero of the Republic Kongchuanghuk Yongung	June 30, 1950
	Order of the National Flag Kukki Hunchang	October 2, 1948
	Freedom and Independence Order Sayu Dokryb Hunchang	Early 1950's
	Order of Admiral Lee Sun Sin Lee Sun Sin Chaggun Hunchang	N.A	Conferred to flag officers and navy commanders for outstanding leadership.
	Soldier's Honor Order	Early 1950's	For acts of individual gallantry in combat
	Hero of the Labor Loyok Yongung	July 17, 1951	For efficient labor and merit in professional work
	Order of Labor Loyok Hunchang	June 13, 1949	For efficient labor and merit in professional work

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Medals

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Medals

'Medal'	'Name' (English/Korean transcription)	'Date of creation'	'Description'
	Medal For Military Service, Type II		Awarded to the military personnel who did wonderful merit archievment
	Medal For Meritorious Service		Awarded to the military personnel who did wonderful merit service

See Also

★ Korean People's Army

★ Awards and decorations of East Germany