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First Korean photo gravure stamp issued (1969)

June 30, 2021August 20, 2021 David Phillips7422 Comments

On May 1, 1969 the Republic of Korea released its first postage stamp produced by means of newly installed photogravure printing equipment. The 7W blue regular stamp features the flag of Korea. The photogravure production represents a distinct advance over the lithographed stamps which have been produced by the Korean Government Printing Agency since the […]

Jacona cover electrifies South Korean history

June 23, 2021June 23, 2021 Ivo Spanjersberg675Leave a Comment

Last year this cover was for sale on Ebay. I didn’t buy it, but was intrigued by it. The original reason to be interested was because of the seal on the back. This turned out to be an American anti-polio Easter seal, which just like the Korean anti-tuberculosis Christmas seals were sold to raise money […]

And yes, more Chollimas!

June 16, 2021December 2, 2020 Robert (Bob) Finder7364 Comments

Recently I found these the two postcards shown in the image advertised in packs of North Korean (DPRK) postcards on Delcampe, including one pack from a dealer in China. I do not really know what they are or what they represent. I only bought them because they featured the Chollima.

The Story of Monsieur Charles Aleveque

June 12, 2021June 12, 2021 Dr. Joel Lee7756 Comments

Charles Aleveque (known in Korea as An Ryebaek, -晏禮百) made and distributed the first photographic postcards in Korea, published a French-Korean dictionary, and represented the Korean Government at the 1900 Paris Exposition. As a representative for a French trading company, he worked for trade between Korea and France, importing modern materials for the government of […]

KSC5356: National Musical Instruments

June 10, 2021February 25, 2023 KP Online Editor12Leave a Comment

(News from 조선우표사 / Korea Stamp Corporation) On 10 June 2021 the Korea Stamp Corporation issued a set showing “National Musical Instruments”. The KSC released the following English language text for this issue:

Military Mail from Belgian UN-troops during the Korean War

June 9, 2021November 17, 2020 René Hillesum512Leave a Comment

Belgium, together with Luxembourg, sent a UN-contingent to Korea in 1951. This contingent, the Belgian United Nations Command (BUNC), consisted exclusively of volunteer soldiers: 3.171 Belgians and 78 Luxembourgers.

KATUSA receives a letter from home

June 5, 2021February 3, 2021 Ivo Spanjersberg5611 Comment

Something not seen often are covers sent between family members and so-called “KATUSA”. KATUSA or “Korean Augmentation To the United States Army” were Korean men who were part of the US Eight Army from July 1950 onwards. Some were drafted by force, some joined by applying, but either way, these Koreans were a common sight […]

Is this a Cover from Dr. New-Ilhan, One of the Co-Founders of La Choy?

June 2, 2021November 14, 2020 Robert (Bob) Finder576Leave a Comment

Recently when I was searching on the net for Japanese Occupation of Korea covers, I found a cover that was very interesting to me. I did a search for the sender’s name and discovered that this might be a cover with that contained a letter from New-Ilhan. His original name was Ilhyeong New.