Persons of Distinguished Services to the National Independence
Those who took part in Korea's independence movements at home and abroad from 1895 when the Japanese infringement on Korea's sovereignty had begun to 1945 when Korea gained its independence from the Japanese occupation
Those who died directly and indirectly from the effects of their involvement in independence movements, which subsequently led to the receipt of the Order of Merit for National Foundation, the National Foundation Medal, or the Presidential Commendation for their meritorious service to the national independence
Soldiers and Police Officers Killed or Disabled in Action
Military service members or police officers killed or injured in combat or on combat-like call of duty
Civilian military employees killed or disabled in combat or on combat-like call of duty prior to December 31, 1959
Soldiers and Police Officers Killed or Disabled on Duty
Military service members or police officers who died on duty (including death due to service-related ailments) or were discharged due to the injuries on duty or in work-related training
Participants of the April 19th Revolution
Those who were killed or injured in the April 19th Revolution in 1960, a democratic movement led by student groups
Those who received the Medal of National Foundation for their role in the April 19th Revolution
Public Officials Died or Disabled on Duty
National or local government employees died or disabled on duty
Agent Orange Victims
Discharged service members who fought in the Vietnam War or those who carried out their duties in the vicinity of the southern limit line of the Demilitarized Zone in Korea, and those who are still suffering from various ailments by exposure to Agent Orange as recognized by law
Meritorious War Veterans
Service members and police officers who served in the Korean War and were later discharged
Those whose service to the Vietnam War was recognized by the Minister of Defense or the National Police Chief
Service Members and Veterans in the Vietnam War
Service members who were discharged after completing their military service in the Vietnam War as defined as in the Military Service Act, or the Military Personnel Act
The veterans category to be subdivided corresponding to their service durations as in the mid-term service (5 years or more) or the long-term service (10 years or more)
Bereaved Family Members
Spouses, children, and parents qualified as surviving family members are eligible to receive statutory compensations. In regard to the 'Persons of Distinguished Services to the National Independence,' their descendents are qualified in the related entitlements and benefits.
