 The Grand Order of Mugunghwa is traditionally awarded to the incoming President of South Korea shortly after their inauguration.However, Former President Roh Moo-hyun opted to accept the award upon his departure from office in 2008.After their conviction for treason in 1996, former president Chun Doo-hwan and Roh Tae-woo were ordered to return the Grand Order of Mugunghwa along with other state decorations.