Order of the Taegeuk

Order of the Taegeuk
태극장
TypeDynastic order
Awarded forMerit
Presented bythe Korean Empire
EligibilityMilitary or civil officials, Korean and foreign, with rank/status determining which grade one received
StatusObsolete
EstablishedApril 17, 1897 (in Korea)
Precedence
Next (higher)Order of the Plum Blossom
Next (lower)Order of the Palgwae

Order of the Taegeuk was an order of chivalry of the Korean Empire that was given to military or civil officials. It was divided into eight classes. It was part of the establishments of orders on 17 April 1897. From 22 April 1897, order of the taegeuk started to be awarded.