The Gijang Post Office (기장우체국), under Postmaster Park Young-sun (박영선), has announced an additional pre-order period for a personalized stamp sheet titled “Gijang’s Unique Lighthouses” (기장의 특색 있는 등대). This release highlights the distinctive lighthouses along the Gijang coastline, a region in Busan known for its rugged seascapes and maritime history.
Stamp Sheet Overview
- Issue Title: Gijang’s Unique Lighthouses (기장의 특색 있는 등대)
- Format: Personalized stamp sheet
- Composition: 14 “Forever” stamps (valid for the standard domestic postage rate regardless of future rate increases)
- Sheet Size: 197 × 180 mm
- Price: ₩10,800 per sheet
- Additional Feature: Each order includes a descriptive card about the lighthouses depicted
This personalized issue continues Korea Post’s tradition of using personalized philately to celebrate regional heritage. The use of “Forever” denomination stamps ensures ongoing postal validity, making the sheet both practical for use and attractive as a collectible.
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I should like to buy the Gijang sheet is it possible?
We list these sheets for philatelic reasons, to show that such initiatives exist. Unfortunately in practice these personalized sheets are only available in Korea.