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The KSS has published a new edition of the KSS magazine, Korean Philately, the first KP for 2025. This edition of KP is all about the Korean Philatelic Federation, the KPF, which in 2024 existed for 40 years. As a member you can download this edition of Korean Philately, all 92 pages of it, for […]
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Many philatelists interested in Korea are disappointed to find that no Korean stamps were issued from 1905 to 1945, due to the Japanese occupation of Korea. However, there is much collectible philatelic material from this era, largely due to resident Western missionaries, who corresponded from the 1880s and produced charity seals from the 1930s.
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The 1875 incident involving the Japanese warship Unyo (雲揚號) led to the 1876 signing of the Treaty of Ganghwa (조일수호조규, 朝日修好條規), an unequal treaty between Joseon and Japan. This treaty comprised 12 articles, one of which specified the opening of two additional ports as an appendix. Japanese consulates in Joseon and Busan would handle trade […]
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In the fascinating world of East Asian philately, a recently uncovered page from a private auction by Chiswick presents a vibrant glimpse into historical Japanese postage. Although not strictly Korean philately, items such as these often show up between Korean philatelic items, as Korean stamps may also be found on these types of pages. This […]
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A set of self-made covers featuring South Korea’s recent stamp series on traditional Korean games has emerged, potentially of interest to stamp collectors. Released on November 9, 2023, these covers display the new stamps alongside illustrations related to the featured games.
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The Korean War began when North Korea launched a surprise attack on South Korea, crossing the 38th parallel on June 25, 1950. The South Korean military was taken completely by surprise and North Korea rapidly advanced southward, taking over Seoul in just few days on June 28,1950, and then taking control of Taejon (now Daejeon) […]
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Willem van der Bijl, a stamp collector and dealer from Utrecht, is not just any philatelist. His lifelong passion for stamps took him from the Zadelstraat in Utrecht to the most closed-off borders in the world. With over half a century of experience in philately, international travels in search of rare pieces, and even an […]
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A tourist postmark, often referred to as ‘tourist cancellation’, is a type of date stamp (Type 7) that includes not only the name and date of the post office but also designs related to famous tourist spots, scenic sites, and cultural properties in the area around the post office. In Korea, postal date stamps called […]
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In 1979 the Korean National Tuberculosis Association (KNTA) program once again used the same format of the 1976 -1978 Christmas/TB seals, producing the seals with ten different images. The ten seals are showing Korean children playing typical childhood games of Korea. The seals were printed in the format of sheets with 50 seals of five […]
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(Opinion by Jo Kwon-haeng, President of the Korea Philatelic Federation) Another year has passed. The Year of the Blue Dragon, Gapjin, is quickly slipping away. This year marks the 140th anniversary of modern postal services, which began with the establishment of the modern postal system in Korea. To commemorate this milestone, we had planned to […]
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(News from 우정사업본부 / KoreaPost) On 2 December 2024 KoreaPost issued a stamp issue for “New Year’s Greetings”. The stamps were issued in a sheet and a minisheet. The stamps were printed by Brebner Print for POSA.
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The December 2024 edition of Woopyo magazine is out, offering yet another rich collection of articles for stamp enthusiasts. This edition comes with an assortment of news, reflections, and studies on Korean stamps and their history, promising a thoughtful journey through various aspects of philately. Let’s delve into the pages and discover what’s on offer […]
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As announced in the Korea Post’s public notice No. 2016-36 on June 16, 2016, the prepaid envelope for general small packages was issued for trial implementation starting July 1, 2016. This is Korea’s first prepaid envelope for small packages. The design features a “mailbox and prepaid envelope” motif, with dimensions of 46×35mm for the face […]
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The year 1924 marked a significant period in the industrial history of Joseon (the former name for Korea), as depicted in the richly detailed postcard from the era. This card, more than a mere souvenir, encapsulates the era’s economic landscape and the underpinnings of the imperialistic infrastructural developments by Japan in Korea.
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In an era where digital communication reigns supreme, KoreaPost, the national postal operator of South Korea, continues to innovate and appeal to traditional mail enthusiasts and collectors alike with the introduction of “forever stamps.” These stamps, unlike their predecessors, are sold at a current postage price and are valid for mailing a standard-sized letter regardless […]
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(News from 조선우표사 / Korea Stamp Corporation) On 20 November 2024 the Korea Stamp Corporation issued a set of stamps showing “Cultural Heritage of the Korean Nation”.
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An intriguing South Korean stationery postcard has recently emerged, raising questions about its authenticity and origin. The question at hand is whether the postcard is an official release by KoreaPost or if it has been privately modified.
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On November 15, 1983, as per the Ministry of Communications’ Announcement No. 105 dated November 2, 1983, five types of greetings postal cards were issued, marking Korea’s first commemorative postal cards.
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It’s intriguing to see Aldrich’s Auction 114 featuring a block of South Korea 94b, especially with Scott now listing new die varieties for this issue. The addition of 94b, 94c, and 94d raises questions about the source of this information and its accuracy in cataloging such distinctions.
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(News from 우정사업본부 / KoreaPost) On 14 November 2024 KoreaPost issued a stamp issue commemorating the “50th Anniversary of the National Geographic Information Institute”. The stamps were issued in a minisheet containing 16 stamps of 430 won each. The stamps were printed by Cartor for POSA.
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