- Time Period: Post-WW2
- Institution: 29 September 1962
- Country: South Korea
The Order of Industrial Service Merit (산업훈장 in Korean) is an order of merit of South Korea, presented to individuals and businesses who have contributed to the development of industry and the national economy.
The Order of Industrial Service Merit is divided into five classes:
Gold Tower: 금 탑(金 塔)
Silver Tower: 은 탑(銀 塔)
Bronze Tower: 동 탑(銅 塔)
Iron Tower: 철 탑(鐵 塔)
Tin Tower: 석 탑(錫 塔)
The Order of Industrial Service Merit Design
The insignia of the different classes for the Order of Industrial Service Merit all have the same symbolism. The sun shape symbolizes the enhanced,ent of national prestige. The leaves of Mugunghwa symbolize national prosperity. The leaves of the rice plant and the hoe, the increase of production. The tower symbolizes the merits of effort, and the wings symbolize peace.
The ribbon is blue (constancy), white (integrity and innocence), and red (bravery and progressive passion).
