Evgeniy Savchenko, Author at Korea Stamp Society

Are the Designs of North Korea’s (DPRK) Stamps commemorating the creation of the DPRK Flag and National Emblem based On a Painting?

October 19, 2022August 21, 2022 Evgeniy Savchenko3602 Comments

The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) issued its first set of stamps on September 19, 1948 commemorating the establishment of the DPRK on September 9, 1948, Scott 14-15. The Scott numbers for North Korea 1 -13 are for used for the Soviet occupation era. Since those stamps were issued, North Korea has issued stamps […]

Some Confusing North Korea (DPRK) Souvenir Sheets of 1976

October 5, 2022August 11, 2022 Evgeniy Savchenko2831 Comment

Some of the types of souvenir sheets of North Korea issued in 1976 are confusing to me when trying to identify them. There may have already been articles on this topic that I have not seen, but I hope that some of our Korea Stamp Society members can answer some of my questions. One example […]

DPRK 1976 “Winners, 21st Olympic Games, Montreal” Sheet Sizes and Other Differences

June 1, 2022May 1, 2022 Evgeniy Savchenko3591 Comment

In 1976, the DPRK released several souvenir sheets that differ (within the same catalog number) from each other. Differences in size, perforation, presence of glue, etc. can be found. The information in catalogs is somewhat different. The most notable example would be the Souvenir Sheet for release: Winners, 21st Olympic Games, Montreal.

Reader’s Question: Why these strange North Korean stamp issues?

October 12, 2021October 8, 2021 Evgeniy Savchenko7052 Comments

Leafing through the catalog of DPRK stamps and analyzing the policy of themes and stories on the stamps, I had several questions. Perhaps you, or other KSS members, can help me with the answer. Starting in 1946 to issue postage stamps with neutral themes (Rosa of Sharon, Diamond Mountains), the postal administration expanded the themes […]