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When the national name changed to the Korean Empire (Daehan Jeguk), stamps previously in use—Taegeuk stamps—were overprinted with the new name using vermilion and black inks. In an effort to reinvigorate the struggling newspaper distribution system, the Korean government reduced newspaper postage rates from 5 pun to 1 pun following a revision of Postal Regulations […]
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(News from 우정사업본부 / KoreaPost) On 27 June 2025 KoreaPost issued a stamp issue showing “High-Speed Trains of Korea”. The stamps were issued in a sheet of 20 (5×4) stamps of 430 won. The stamps were printed by Cartor for POSA.
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During significant state ceremonies and royal processions, the Joseon Dynasty’s court employed a rich array of symbolic emblems—known as “Uijang” (or ceremonial symbols)—to enhance the dignity of each occasion and to underscore the majestic presence of the sovereign.
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Through a video conference held on April 25 with the FIP, the outline of the exhibits for PHILAKOREA 2025 began to take shape. In attendance were FIP President Prakob Chirakiti, Vice President and PHILAKOREA advisor Richard Tan, and FIP Secretary General Kelly Ong. Representing Korea were the author, along with two Deputy Commissioners General Ryu […]
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(News from 조선우표사 / Korea Stamp Corporation) On 20 June 2025 the Korea Stamp Corporation issued a set of stamps commemorating “10 000 Flats Built at the Third Stage in Hwasong Area”.
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In the world of Korean philately, covers from the early 1900s offer a unique window into the complex postal history of Korea under Japanese influence. One such cover, adorned with Korean stamps and canceled in Hanseong (modern-day Seoul), provides rich historical details when closely examined. This article explores the details of this rare piece, including […]
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Based on the outcome of the Zoom video conference with the FIP held on Friday, April 25, the fourth meeting for the selection of PhilaKorea exhibits and jury members was held on Monday, April 28, at the Korea Philatelic Federation (KPF). During this meeting, the selection of exhibits and the assignment of jury members were […]
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The 2024 edition of the “Comprehensive Catalogue of Korean Stamps (KPSC)” includes several pages dedicated to revenue stamps starting from page 451. These include revenue stamps from the Joseon Dynasty, those issued in Korea up to the 2000s, as well as some series from the Japanese colonial period issued at the local level. However, these […]
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Woopyo magazine, the flagship publication for Korean philatelists, has reached its 713th issue with the June 2025 edition. A monthly staple for collectors across the peninsula and abroad, the magazine continues to strike a balance between historical insight, current events, and practical collecting advice. As usual, the June issue offers a wide range of topics, […]
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(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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In 1985 the Korean National Tuberculosis Association (KNTA) seal program used ten different images for the 1985 Christmas and TB seals. The set of ten seals depicts traditional masks of Korea. The seals were printed in sheets of fifty seals, with the fifty seal sheets having five complete sets of the ten different seals.
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