Supporting Philatelists Since 1952
(News from 우정사업본부 / KoreaPost) On 30 May 2025 KoreaPost issued a stamp issue showing “Protected Marine Species”, the 8th installment in the series. The stamps were issued in a sheet of 16 (4×4) stamps of 430 won. The stamps were printed by Royal Johan Enschedé for POSA.
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The telegraph revolutionized communication in 19th century Korea, playing a crucial role in the nation’s modernization efforts and geopolitical struggles. This article explores the introduction and development of telegraph technology in the Joseon Dynasty, examining its economic, political, and social impacts.
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(News from 조선우표사 / Korea Stamp Corporation) On 25 May 2025 the Korea Stamp Corporation issued a set of stamps showing “70th Anniv. of Formation of General Association of Korean Residents in Japan”.
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(By Ryu Sang-beom /류상범) In December 1883, under the pretext of serving the needs of its nationals in the port of Incheon, which had opened that same year, Japan declared its intention to begin postal operations. The following April (1884), it established the Incheon Port Post Office.(1,2) In its early days, the Incheon Post Office […]
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Explore the latest philatelic treasures featuring South Korea’s breathtaking “Skywalks”! On July 3, 2024, Korea Post issued a stunning pair of stamps commemorating these unique viewing facilities—ideal for collectors and enthusiasts alike.
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The following article is a translation of content originally published in the May 2025 issue of Woopyo (우표), the official monthly magazine of the Korean Philatelic Federation. It is republished here in English to help the international stamp community stay informed about recent developments in Korean philately. Covering topics such as upcoming exhibitions, catalog updates, […]
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This remarkable philatelic artifact offers a fascinating view into Korean postal history during the late Joseon Dynasty’s transformation into the Korean Empire. The cover, dated from the Gwangmu era, includes an intricately designed orange postage stamp and a detailed cancellation mark, shedding light on both the aesthetic and functional aspects of Korean postal items from […]
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(News from 조선우표사 / Korea Stamp Corporation) On 13 May 2025 the Korea Stamp Corporation issued a set of stamps commemorating “Sinpho City Offshore Farm, New Model Base of Offshore Farming”.
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(News from 조선우표사 / Korea Stamp Corporation) On 13 May 2025 the Korea Stamp Corporation issued a set of stamps commemorating the “First Entities of Regional Rejuvenation”.
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(By Cho Kwon-haeng) The monthly Stamp Magazine (“Woopyo”) celebrates its 60th anniversary. First published in May 1965 to enhance national sentiment, deliver philatelic information, and support domestic and international stamp-collecting activities, the magazine has created numerous stories and significant information, playing a pivotal role in advancing philately. This issue marks the 713th publication.
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(News from 우정사업본부 / KoreaPost) On 8 May 2025 KoreaPost issued a stamp issue celebrating “Lovely Baby”. The stamps were issued in a sheet of 16 (4×4) stamps of 430 won. The stamps were printed by Cartor for POSA.
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In 1984 the Korean National Tuberculosis Association (KNTA) seal program used twenty-five different images for the 1984 Christmas and TB seals. The set of twenty-five seals depicts traditional fairy tales of Korea. The seals were printed in sheets of both twenty-five seals and fifty seals, with the fifty seal sheets having two complete sets of […]
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Recently I purchased a cover that I am guessing is from the late 1950s based on the affixed stamp and a possible date of 4292.6.8, so 1959. Unfortunately, my copy of the Korean Postage Stamp Catalogue 2020/2021 does not illustrate commemorative postmarks past 1957. I don’t know if this has changed in later editions of […]
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The May 2025 issue of Woopyo Magazine (월간 우표지), published by the Korean Philatelic Federation (한국우취연합), marks the 60th anniversary of this esteemed philatelic journal, celebrating over half a century of dedication to promoting stamp collecting in Korea and beyond. Spanning across 64 richly illustrated pages, the magazine presents a diverse range of articles, detailed […]
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