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In 1977 the Korean National Tuberculosis Association (KNTA) program used the same format of that of the 1976 Christmas/TB seals, producing the seals with ten different images. The ten seals are very attractive, depicting birds of Korea. The seals were printed in the format of sheets with 50 seals of five sets of the ten […]
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The latest edition of Korean Philately (Vol. 60 No. 3, 2024) offers a comprehensive and rich array of articles focusing on various aspects of Korea’s postal history, philatelic discoveries, and cultural intersections with stamps. This issue delves deep into both historical narratives and modern developments, providing a fascinating journey for philately enthusiasts and historians alike.
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The KSS has published a new edition of the KSS magazine, Korean Philately, the third KP for 2024. As a member you can download this edition of Korean Philately, all 80 pages of it, for free as a PDF. And again, just as is the case with all issues for 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and […]
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In this update, we present the latest news and developments from the Korean Philatelic Federation as featured in the October 2024 edition of Woopyo, the Korean stamp magazine. This includes highlights from the federation’s 5th Board Meeting, key discussions from the third-quarter Philatelic Magazine Editorial Committee Meeting, and a report on the 27th Hongcheon Stamp […]
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(News from 우정사업본부 / KoreaPost) On 27 September 2024 KoreaPost issued a stamp issue showing “UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage – Weaving of Mosi (fine ramie) in the Hansan Region”. The stamps were issued in a minisheet containing 10 stamps of 430 won each. The stamps were printed by Brebner Print for POSA.
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This postcard from the Japanese colonial period captures the state of transportation in Korea, contrasting figures from 1921 and 1925, and providing a prelude to the situation in 1927. It graphically depicts the growth of the country’s transport infrastructure within those four years, reflecting the broader colonial economic agenda.
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Now, the atmosphere of autumn is vivid. The scorching heat has vanished, and the leaves turning yellow and red under the blue sky change daily. It seems like just yesterday it was New Year’s, but now it’s time to prepare for next year. The PhilaKorea World Stamp Exhibition, which has been promoted since 2022, is […]
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(By Kim Young-kil) This year marks the meaningful 140th anniversary of the introduction of the modern postal system. I would like to first introduce the systems that existed before the modern postal system.
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I noticed on eBay a sheet of “Christmas” seals that had images of Korean, Pakistani, English, Pilipino and E. African children which I had not seen before. It was issued by the Salvation Army in Batley, England, UK and I was curious why these seals were issued, and what was the history of these types […]
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In an age where mass production and digital communication dominate, it’s a refreshing sight to encounter a set of self-made First Day Covers (FDCs) that pay homage to the rich cultural heritage of Korea. These meticulously crafted envelopes, featuring the recently issued “Historic Architecture in Korea (Jeongja, Pavilion)” stamp series, are not just a testament […]
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(News from 조선우표사 / Korea Stamp Corporation) On 12 September 2024 the Korea Stamp Corporation issued a set of stamps showing “Natural Monuments” in the shape of four animals: the Ryongnim Brown Bear, Hungju Chicken, Pipha Seal and Uiju Mandarin Duck.
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One of our members, Darrin Lettinga, received a message from Kenneth James Bryson from the ISJP, which read: “I have had an inquiry from a JP (Japanese Philately) reader about a marking on a cover that was sent within the US expeditionary force in Siberia in 1919. It has some Hangul on it, and I […]
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August 9, 1955, was the day when the postage for regular mail was increased by 100% according to Law No. 365. This doubled the rate about 8 months after the postcard rate was raised from 5 hwan to 10 hwan on January 1, 1955 (it’s said that during this period, New Year’s mail stamped with […]
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In 1976 the Korean National Tuberculosis Association (KNTA) program changed the format of the Christmas/TB seals producing the seals with ten different images. The ten seals depict children’s paintings with various topics. The seals were printed in an interesting format of sheets with 50 seals of five sets of the ten seals, with the set […]
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(News from 우정사업본부 / KoreaPost) On 3 September 2024 KoreaPost issued a stamp issue showing “Royal Silk Flowers”. The stamps were issued in a minisheet containing 16 (4x) stamps of 430 won each. The stamps were printed by Brebner Print for POSA.
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The September 2024 issue of Woopyo Magazine is a detailed and comprehensive guide to the world of philately, catering to collectors, historians, and enthusiasts alike. This edition, marked as the 704th in its continuous publication, delves into a broad range of topics, including new stamp releases, philatelic exhibitions, historical retrospectives, and insightful articles. With its […]
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One of our readers sent us a question about a South Korean revenue stamp: “I have acquired an older Korean Revenue stamp. It has value of 20 Hwan on a banner in the lower right corner. The text on the banner in the left lower corner I have not been able to translate. The banner […]
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This postcard, drawn from the Japanese colonial period in Korea, is a graphical representation of the National Tax survey conducted on October 1, 1925, with a focus on transportation statistics. It conveys the progressive expansion of the country’s transportation infrastructure over a span of fourteen years.
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Between 1988 and 1990, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) issued several stamps with erroneous denominations. These stamps are rare and are not commonly listed in stamp catalogs, with one exception. It’s worth noting that no imperforated variants have been observed, and they may not exist.
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The pages presented here showcase a collection of postmarks from Japanese field offices in Korea during the Russo-Japanese War of 1904-1905. This period marked a significant chapter in both Japanese and Korean history.
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