Supporting Philatelists Since 1952
This postcard, dating back to 1914, provides a snapshot of the early Japanese colonial era’s impact on the railway infrastructure in the Honam region of Korea. Honam, encompassing the southwestern provinces of North and South Jeolla, became a focal point of colonial transport development.
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(News from 조선우표사 / Korea Stamp Corporation) On 27 July 2024 the Korea Stamp Corporation issued a set of stamps commemorating the “Ceremony of Launching Newly-built Submarine”.
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(News from 조선우표사 / Korea Stamp Corporation) On 27 July 2024 the Korea Stamp Corporation issued a set of stamps commemorating the “First Combined Tactical Drill Simulating Nuclear Counterattack Conducted by 600mm Super-large Multiple Rocket Sub-units”.
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(News from 조선우표사 / Korea Stamp Corporation) On 27 July 2024 the Korea Stamp Corporation issued a set of stamps commemorating the “Training Match between the Large Combined Tankmen’s Units of the Korean People’s Army”.
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News from 조선우표사 / Korea Stamp Corporation) On 27 July 2024 the Korea Stamp Corporation issued a set of stamps commemorating the “First Test Fire of Hwasongpho-16-Na, a New-type Intermediate-range Solid-fueled Ballistic Missile”.
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News from 조선우표사 / Korea Stamp Corporation) On 27 July 2024 the Korea Stamp Corporation issued a set of stamps commemorating the “Evaluation Test Fire of the Surface-to-sea Missile Padasuri-6”.
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(News from 조선우표사 / Korea Stamp Corporation) On 27 July 2024 the Korea Stamp Corporation issued a set of stamps commemorating the “First Test Fire of the New-type ICBM Hwasongpho-18”.
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(News from 우정사업본부 / KoreaPost) On 25 July 2024 KoreaPost issued a stamp issue commemorating “The World of Kim Whanki”. The stamp was issued in a minisheet containing 16 stamps of 430 won each. The stamps were printed by Cartor for POSA.
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After the Japanese were defeated in WW2, Koreans wanted to establish a nation state of their own on the peninsula. But which political direction would they, or could they, choose? Northern Korea was occupied by the Red Army, and the South was occupied by the US Army. Within a matter of weeks the new Cold […]
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POSA, the Korean postal operator, has created an engaging video promoting the 2024 Korea Philatelic Exhibition. The video showcases the rich history and vibrant activities planned for the event, inviting viewers to explore the fascinating world of Korean stamps. It provides a glimpse into the various exhibits, interactive components, and educational opportunities that will be […]
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(News from 우정사업본부 / KoreaPost) On 18 July 2024 KoreaPost issued a stamp issue commemorating “Philately Week (Ceremonial flags of the Joseon Dynasty)”. The stamps were issued in a minisheet containing 16 (4x) stamps of 430 won each. The stamps were printed by Cartor for POSA.
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The Korea Stamps Society (KSS) is pleased to the present another article of Stewart Steres’ Series “South Korea’s Commemorative Booklets/Albums”. This article is about Eisenhower’s visit to South Korea in 1960.
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On a warm summer day in Seoul in June 2024, I had the distinct honor of representing the Korea Stamp Society (KSS) in a pivotal meeting with the Korean Philatelic Federation (KPF). The rendezvous took place on the tenth floor of the iconic Gwanghwamun Post Office, a fitting location steeped in postal history since 1906. […]
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This 1922 postcard from the Japanese colonial period in Korea is a compelling historical document, providing a glimpse into the infrastructure and logistics of the era. Specifically, it presents statistics about the transportation network in 1922. The card highlights the extensive railway system, which was approximately 1,200 Ri long, equivalent to around 373 miles or […]
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The 2024 Korea Stamp Exhibition, from July 18th to 24th at Seoul’s Nodeul Island, features the Royal Flags of the Joseon Dynasty. Visitors can enjoy the sight of Pomily friends holding these historic flags, making the event a blend of history and visual delight.
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As in 1973, in 1974 the Korean National Tuberculosis Association (KNTA) program produced a design of a pair of Christmas/TB seals with only two different images. The two seals depict a stylized Christmas tree and the author does not know what the other image portrays, perhaps the image represents traditonal items common in Korea during […]
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(News from 우정사업본부 / KoreaPost) On 3 July 2024 KoreaPost issued a stamp issue showing the “Skywalk”. The stamp was issued in a minisheet containing 18 stamps of 430 won each. The stamps were printed by Brebner Print for POSA.
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As Korea Stamp Society (KSS) members who have been interested in Christmas/TB seals already know, there is a 1940 unissued Christmas and TB seal that was confiscated by the Japanese. There have been a number of articles about this seal on the KSS website, the last being on May 17, 2023. At that time there […]
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Recently the author found on eBay what look like some type of color proofs which are unknown to him. They were put up for sale by a general seller/dealer of stamps and artwork. They are imperforate small blocks of paper printed with various color images similar in type to South Korea’s 1965 issues to commemorate […]
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