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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 the 25th anniversary of the Korean War.
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As members already know who frequent the Korea Stamp Society’s (KSS) website, my favourite area of philately is all things concerning the Korea Christmas/TB seals. I especially enjoy researching and collecting the Korean seals issued during the Japanese occupation of Korea. This time period was when Dr. Sherwood Hall issued Korea’s first Christmas/TB seals in […]
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As the world stepped into 2024, the Year of the Blue Dragon—referred to as the “Gapjin” year in Korea—philatelists had something extraordinary to look forward to. Korea Post issued a stunning set of stamps to commemorate the year, featuring the mythical blue dragon, a symbol of strength, courage, and magical abilities. This 41st year in […]
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In 1978 the Korean National Tuberculosis Association (KNTA) program once again used the same format of the 1976 and 1977 Christmas/TB seals, producing the seals with ten different images. The ten seals are very attractive, depicting flowers of Korea. The seals were printed in the format of sheets with 50 seals of five sets of […]
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In the November 2024 issue of Woopyo, editor-in-chief Jin Hur highlights key developments in Korean philately on page 8. The article covers the initial meeting for judge selection for Philakorea 2025, international collaborations reported by the British journal Stanley Gibbons, the discovery of early Korean philatelic photographs, and the upcoming stamp exhibition at the Gimhae […]
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On February 10, 1972, the Ministry of Home Affairs purchased 50,000 5-won standard postcards from the Ministry of Communications. The postcards had rubber stamps in red or blue ink with phrases such as “Saemaeul Movement,” “For Saemaeul Communication,” “For Saemaeul Leaders,” and “For Saemaeul Women Leaders.” These postcards, used by Minister of Home Affairs (then […]
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(News from 우정사업본부 / KoreaPost) On 1 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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The November 2024 edition of Woopyo Magazine is a treasure trove of insightful articles that delve into the world of Korean philately and beyond. As always, the magazine opens with a message from the editor, Lee Geun-ho (page 2), reflecting on the upcoming Philakorea 2025 exhibition. His words are filled with both excitement and nostalgia […]
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This postcard, a relic of the Japanese colonial era, visually presents the growth of Korea’s railway system, delineating the lengths and passenger capacities of the national and private railroads in both 1910 and 1924.
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In the November 2024 edition of the Korean stamp magazine Woopyo, psychiatrist and philatelist Lee Geun-ho offers an insightful opening opinion on pages 2-3. In his article titled “Congratulations on Hosting Philakorea 2025!”, Lee reflects on the evolving role of stamps amid changing seasons and technological advancements. He shares his unique experience of using stamps […]
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In 1956 a delegation of ten Korean Boy Scouts and two leaders were on a tour of the United States and were invited to spend a few days in the area of Chicago, Illinois. Each of the Scouts and leaders stayed in the homes of Scouts in Winnetka, Ill. One of the leaders was William […]
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Recently, I received a very unusual philatelic entire. It was franked with 5, 10 (x2), 25, and 50 poon stamps featuring a red “DAEHAN” overprint on the “TAEGEUK” stamps issued by the Korean Empire on October 14, 1897. The stamps were tied by a “CHEMULPO 1 MAI 01 COREE” postmark as a registered postal matter […]
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(News from 우정사업본부 / KoreaPost) On 18 October 2024 KoreaPost issued a stamp issue showing “Andong”. The stamps were issued in a minisheet containing 12 stamps of 430 won each. The stamps were printed by Cartor for POSA.
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A notable item of postal history, an 1886 cover from Hong Kong, offers a fascinating glimpse into British naval operations in East Asia. This letter, addressed to London and originating from the British occupation of the Komundo Islands (also known as Port Hamilton), is part of the upcoming Spink Auction in Hong Kong. Scheduled for […]
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(News from 조선우표사 / Korea Stamp Corporation) On 16 October 2024 the Korea Stamp Corporation issued a set of stamps showing “Farm Machines” in the shape of five such machines.
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The September 2024 edition of Stamp Collector provides a rich and detailed overview of the historical significance and evolution of Korean stamps, particularly focusing on the turbulent political backdrop that shaped Korea’s postal history. The article, written by David Bailey, dives into the history of Korea from the late 19th century, underlining how significant events […]
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In a remarkable philatelic endeavor, a South Korean enthusiast named Ji-Ho has created a unique set of self-made First Day Covers (FDCs) featuring the newly issued “Repatriated Cultural Heritage” stamp series from the Republic of Korea. These envelopes, each a work of art in its own right, celebrate the return of valuable cultural artifacts to […]
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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 the 1951-5 Stamp Album.
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This year marks the 140th anniversary of the founding of the postal service and the 130th anniversary of the outbreak of the Donghak Peasant Revolution, a year of deep historical significance. A few years ago, the documents related to the Donghak Peasant Revolution were registered as World Documentary Heritage. Here, I introduce a letter sent […]
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The October 2024 edition of Woopyo Magazine offers a comprehensive look into the world of Korean philately, presenting a wealth of information for collectors and enthusiasts. This issue covers a variety of topics ranging from historical postal practices to recent philatelic events and exhibitions. Below is an overview of the articles and content featured in […]
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