Supporting Philatelists Since 1952
Korean Philately is the magazine of the KSS.
A collection of South Korean stamps formed by Robert C. Jones (1915-1999), one of the most active members of the Korea Stamp Society during its early decades, will be offered by Daniel F. Kelleher Auctions in August 2026. The collection appears as Lot 1513 in Kelleher Sale 851, Collections, Stocks & Accumulations of the World. […]
Continue Reading
As many collector get older (the author is 79 years old) many, if not most, philatelic collectors realize that they probably are not going to able to find and/or afford the stamps or philatelic related subjects, such as covers, that they have been looking for during their collecting years. Many simply decide to sell their […]
Continue Reading
(Editor’s Note: Years ago when scanning the membership list it seemed to us that there were only 12 current members with numbers below 100. We suggested to Ye Treas that he do a “short article” on the 12 — the “Dirty Dozen?” – – and he eventually responded with this happily long report on the […]
Continue Reading
We received a question from a reader through our Facebook page. The question was: “Dear Korea Stamp Society, I have in my collection this military stationery letter that to my knowledge was sent from Korea to Japan by probably Japanese soldier. Could it be possibly for you to help me identify information written on this […]
Continue Reading
The KSS has published a new edition of the KSS magazine, Korean Philately, the second KP for 2026. This edition of KP is about Korean sericulture on stamps, the Dokdo Islands and a new 1940 Christmas seal cover. As a member you can download this edition of Korean Philately for free as a PDF. And […]
Continue Reading
One of the trade exhibitors that I had the good fortune to meet in Seoul, was Brebner Print of New Zealand. Represented at the show by General Manager Ricky Howes and Matt Tobin, Stamp Product Manager, Brebner is a privately-owned NZ business located in Napier. The company, established in 1978, entered into the stamp printing […]
Continue Reading
The KSS has published a new edition of the KSS magazine, Korean Philately, the first KP for 2026. This edition of KP is about Brebner, one of the main printers of Korean stamps, the Korean War meeting at the Royal Philatelic Society London, and the Danish Jutlandia stamp issue. As a member you can download […]
Continue Reading
The Korea Stamp Society (KSS) regularly answers questions from both members and non-members about Korean philately, and one recent inquiry turned out to be a particularly enjoyable puzzle. A collector wrote to us about an airmail cover sent from the Republic of Korea to the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, which somehow ended up first […]
Continue Reading
The KSS has published a new edition of the KSS magazine, Korean Philately, the third KP for 2025. This edition of KP is a special on PhilaKorea, the international stamp exhibition held once in a decade in Seoul. As a member you can download this edition of Korean Philately for free as a PDF. And […]
Continue Reading
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 […]
Continue Reading
The KSS has published a new edition of the KSS magazine, Korean Philately, the second KP for 2025. This edition of KP is about Korean folklore and stamp variations. As a member you can download this edition of Korean Philately for free as a PDF. And again, just as is the case with all issues […]
Continue Reading
The fourth Christmas and New Year stamps issued by Korea were released December 15, 1960. They are a 15 hwan, ochre, bluish gray and dark brown, a 25 hwan, red, green and purplish blue, a 30 hwan, yellow, red and bluish purple; lithographed, impression 22 mm x 25 mm, perf. 13, granite paper, watermarked, sheets […]
Continue Reading
My flights are finally booked for my trip to PhilaKorea! This time I will be attending with added responsibility – as the UK Commissioner. I have received a few entries – none of them remotely connected with Korean material – so the ‘official’ nature of my visit is confirmed. Chances are that more UK exhibitors […]
Continue Reading
In 1946, during the era of the US Military Government in South Korea, Japanese stamps were overprinted. These overprinted stamps, which are part of the 1946 year set, are later showcased in this edition of KP. Although common and of relatively low catalogue value, we present a more exceptional and costly variant: stamps adorned with […]
Continue Reading
Mr. William T. Hartman # 171, reports on F.D.C. of # 55-60, of #55-60. Of # 55 he says very few exist, probably less than 50. He sets the date as February 14, 1946. (46.2.14)
Continue Reading
As we step into 2025, we at the Korea Stamp Society (KSS) extend our heartfelt New Year greetings to all philatelists and collectors across the globe. Since our inception in 1951, the KSS has been committed to fostering a community that shares a passion for Korean philately, connecting enthusiasts who appreciate the history, art, and […]
Continue Reading
The KSS has published a new edition of the KSS magazine, Korean Philately, the first KP for 2025. This edition of KP is all about the Korean Philatelic Federation, the KPF, which in 2024 existed for 40 years. As a member you can download this edition of Korean Philately, all 92 pages of it, for […]
Continue Reading
An intriguing South Korean stationery postcard has recently emerged, raising questions about its authenticity and origin. The question at hand is whether the postcard is an official release by KoreaPost or if it has been privately modified.
Continue Reading
It’s intriguing to see Aldrich’s Auction 114 featuring a block of South Korea 94b, especially with Scott now listing new die varieties for this issue. The addition of 94b, 94c, and 94d raises questions about the source of this information and its accuracy in cataloging such distinctions.
Continue Reading
In 1956 a delegation of ten Korean Boy Scouts and two leaders were on a tour of the United States and were invited to spend a few days in the area of Chicago, Illinois. Each of the Scouts and leaders stayed in the homes of Scouts in Winnetka, Ill. One of the leaders was William […]
Continue Reading