The award system of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea was initially created less than one month after the foundation of the Republic. During the years of Japanese occupation of Korea, many of
Order of the Kim Il Sung June 2012
Order of Kim Jong il
Order of the National Flag 1st Class
Order of the National Flag 2st Class
Hero of the Republic
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Hero of the Republic is a North Korean honorific title. It was created on 30 June 1950 as Hero of the Korean People's Republic. It was the first title created in the country. Despite having been creat
Orders, decorations, and medals of North Korea
…Czech KPA awards are the most sought after in current militaria markets. Titles Award Name (English/Korean/Transliteration) Date created Description Hero of the Republic 공화국영웅 Konghwaguk Yŏng'ung 1950-06-30 The "Hero of the Republic" was the highest award of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea until the Order of…
A Korean People's Navy daechwa (senior captain) wearing a Hero of the Republic award.
Relief depicting the award at Revolutionary Martyrs' Cemetery