Order of Culture (Japan); Order of Cultural Merit (South Korea)
Refers to the Japanese Order of Culture (文化勲章) or the South Korean Order of Cultural Merit (문화훈장). Context usually clarifies which country's award is meant.
He was awarded the Order of Culture in recognition of his many years of research.
South Korea's Order of Cultural Merit is given to those who have contributed to the development of culture and the arts.
The author received the Order of Culture last year.
The government awarded the scientist the Order of Culture.