| Korea Medal | |
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| Type | Military campaign medal |
| Awarded for | Voluntary service in the Korean War |
| Country |  South Africa |
| Presented by | the Monarch of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth realms |
| Eligibility | All Ranks |
| Campaign(s) | 1950-1953 Korean War |
| Established | 1953 |
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| Next (higher) | SADF precedence:
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| Next (lower) | SADF succession:
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| Related | Korea Medal Korean War Service Medal |
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The Korea Medal is a military campaign medal which was instituted by the Union of South Africa in 1953. It was awarded to volunteers of the Union Defence Forces for service in Korea during the 1950-1953 Korean War.[1]