Prabowo Receives South Korea's Highest Honour, The Grand Order of Mugunghwa

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - President Prabowo Subianto received the highest honorary award from the Government of the Republic of Korea, known as The Grand Order of Mugunghwa.

The award was presented directly by President of the Republic of Korea Lee Jae Myung during a Friendship Event held at the Garden of Sangchungjae, Presidential Palace of the Republic of Korea, on Wednesday (1/4/2026).

The presentation formed part of President Prabowo’s state visit to South Korea.

The award was given in recognition of his extraordinary contributions to supporting the development and security of the Republic of Korea.

On this occasion, the Government of the Republic of Korea presented the award to President Prabowo as a token of appreciation for his contributions and role in strengthening bilateral relations between Indonesia and the Republic of Korea, including elevating the status of the partnership between the two countries to a Special Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

Since it was first awarded in 1949, The Grand Order of Mugunghwa has been given to more than 100 world figures, both domestic and international.

Some prominent figures who have received this award include the first President of the Republic of Korea Syngman Rhee (1949), King Hussein of Jordan (1983), Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom (1986), Emir of Qatar Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani (2007), President of France Emmanuel Macron (2018), and King of the Netherlands Willem-Alexander (2003).