Can anyone read Korean?

[Stogieman]

I have nifty North Korean set enroute, but I think I know how it ended up in Europe... can anybody actually read the award document?

[Stogieman]

Whoops! Will post when the glitch is out of the system! Thanks

[Verdun16]

Hi Stogieman,

I am currently stationed in South Korea and have three ROK Army soldiers that work with me so I can help you out with the translations,

Bryan

[Stogieman]

Awesome!! Thanks much Bryan... as soon as Admin Nick makes the adjustments to the new software and we can load pictures again I will get the images posted.

[Stogieman]

I believe this is called the "Meritorious Service Medal".... I'd be interested in knowing (if possible) the name of the recipient, date awarded. Thanks much for the help!!

[Stogieman]

Cover of document & medal

[Stogieman]

Probably just regulations, but I'll add it in:

[Verdun16]

Hi Rick,

Here's what I have. First from post #5,

Left side

Certificate for Devotion medal #14864

Hometown location:N/A

Address: N/A

Occupation: Secretary for defense and peace for "Braza" City

Name: Huristo Angelo Stotanyaleski

Date of award: 1954. 6. 17.

Right side

According to regulations of the Devotion Medal we prove that we award you the Devotion medal of the Goverment of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea

From the Democratic People's Republic of Korea senate house Chief Secretary (signed) Kang Ryang Wook

on 1964. 6. 17. (I guess either a mistake on the date or a 10 year service related award)

Goverment of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea office of public order: You are awarded the Devotion medal for being an outstanding member who has devoted yourself to firmly build our goverment and demostrating the highest level of labor efficiency in the goverment manufacturing line of industry, transportation and etc. Awarded to people who speed up developements in science, culture and art as decided by the senate house.

[Verdun16]

From post #6,

Democratic People's Republic of Korea

Certificate for the Devotion Medal

[Verdun16]

Post #5 just the regs but interesting

left side

#1. Just says that the awarding of this medal is approved by the goverment.

#2. Authorized to be awarded only by following the regulations and explanation of the Devotion medal by the goverment of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and by the chief of the senate house, Kim Du Bong and chief secretary Kand Ryang Wook on 1949. 6. 13 in the city of Pyeong Yang (known to us in the west as Pyongyang).

Regulations for the Devotion Medal

#1. The devotion medal is awarded to mechanics, clerks, scientists, artists and other type of people who firmly build the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and reach high levels of labor efficency in industry, transportation, agriculture, finance, and etc and stimulate development in the technical field, art and culture.

#2. Devotion medal is awarded according to the regulations of the senate house of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.

#3. People who are awarded the Devotion medal are allowed to use public transportation for free.

#4. Devotion medal will be placed (worn) on the left side of the chest.

#5. Devotion medal should be worn when attending important ceromonies.

#6. Taking away the Devotion medal is conducted by the senate house.

#7. People who are awarded the Devotion medal must be pround of it and always try to set the standards for other people and have high devotion to our country.

If this group ever needs a new home it will always be welcome in my place,

Bryan

[Stogieman]

Thank you very, very much! And thank you for your service and thanks to your co-workers!!

[Guest Rick Research]

I wonder if Comrade Stotanyaleski was on a Friendly Socialist Delegation TO the PRK, or was a Friendly Socialist Host for a visiting delegation FROM there?

Very very nice!

[ANZAC]

I'll put my request onto this thread. I have recently aquired a couple of NK awards, amongst them was this document. i don't believe it related to the awards I have though. Can someone please translate it so I know what the document is for?

Many thanks

Brendan

[Verdun16]

Hello Brendan,

I will be able to get it translated for you but since I am off from work for two weeks I might not be able to get it done before then. I will post the translation when I have it. Take care,

Bryan

[ANZAC]

Hello Brendan,

I will be able to get it translated for you but since I am off from work for two weeks I might not be able to get it done before then. I will post the translation when I have it. Take care,

Bryan

Hi Bryan

Thanks for that, there is no rush. I just want to know what it is I have

Brendan

[Verdun16]

Back at work after a short holiday and remembered to get this translated. Here is what I got,

Left side top to bottom

Certificate for Medal

Name: We Hyung Girl

Birthday: 1972/12/27

Place of birth: Pyeong Ahn Buk-Do, Sin-wi ju-city

Location:Tak won-dong (guessing this the place where he was stationed)

Unit: DPRK 844th Army

Signed by: Gyeong Hoeng, Signal, Commanding

Right side top to bottom

Type of medal being awarded: Medal of Credit to the Army

Serial Number: 98235

Date of awarding: 1999/8/17

The writing on the seal: We state(prove) that we award this medal-Democratic People's Republic of Korea Permanent Senate Commitee

Edited June 24, 2008 by Verdun16

[ANZAC]

Much appreciated! Thanks Bryan

Brendan

[Verdun16]

No problem at all. If there is any other paperwork to translate please post it as my guy here does not mind at all and he says it helps him to learn english,

Bryan

[Bob]

http://gmic.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=845&st=100

posted one awarded to a foreigner - would be very interested to see a translation of this one! :rolleyes:

[Verdun16]

Hi Bob,

I posted a translation on the other thread for this one,

Bryan

[Bob]

Hi Bryan - would you still be able to have something Korean translated? I have an award document (as well as the actual award) for a Order of Flag first class awarded in 1951 (so during the Korean War!) and awarded to a Mongolian (!) and would be very interesting to see if the award document provides some clues as to why a Mongolian General was receiving the highest DPRK award during the Korean War

Will post scans of the Mongolian-Soviet-DPRK group later today.

Thanks

[RedMaestro]

Hi Bryan - would you still be able to have something Korean translated? I have an award document (as well as the actual award) for a Order of Flag first class awarded in 1951 (so during the Korean War!) and awarded to a Mongolian (!) and would be very interesting to see if the award document provides some clues as to why a Mongolian General was receiving the highest DPRK award during the Korean War

Will post scans of the Mongolian-Soviet-DPRK group later today.

Thanks

This sounds incredibly exciting! Can't wait to see scans!

[Bob]

http://gmic.co.uk/index.php/topic/48594-lt-general-jambyn-jamyan/page__gopid__447546

Busy at work, but will gradually add more and more pics as things develop with this group...