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The following news items are translated from the July 2026 issue of Woopyo Magazine, the monthly philatelic magazine published in Korea. The news section was compiled and written by Jin Hur, who regularly reports on activities within the Korean philatelic community, including meetings of the Korea Philatelic Federation, preparations for national exhibitions, and new stamp-related […]
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I lived in Osaka, Japan, for three years in the mid to late 1970s, spanning my middle- and high-school years. In truth, it was there that I learned most of what I know about stamp collecting. At the time, the economic gap between Korea and Japan was enormous, and the scale of the Japanese philatelic […]
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Japan Post issued a commemorative sheet marking the 60th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic relations between Japan and the Republic of Korea on 18 September 2025. The issue consists of a sheet of ten self-adhesive stamps, all denominated 110 yen, corresponding to the basic domestic letter rate. The stamps were produced in multicolour offset […]
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The new year of Byeong-o (병오) has dawned. On the occasion of the New Year, I pray that the health of all philatelists (우취인) and the peace and good fortune of your families will be abundant. It is said that the year of Byeong-o (병오) is the year of the Red Horse. It is said […]
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Kim Haksu (金學洙, 1919-2009) was one of the most celebrated twentieth-century Korean artists. He painted in a style which was influenced both by Korean traditions and Western concepts of painting. Kim Haksu is most noted for his depictions of events and scenes in late nineteenth and early twentieth century, showing both customs and significant buildings […]
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(OPINION by Hyun Byung-rae, Secretary General, Philatelic Federation of Korea) The PHILAKOREA 2025 World Stamp Exhibition was held for five days, from September 17 to September 21, at the COEX Magok Exhibition Center. Commemorating the year 1884, when the Ujeongchongguk (Postal Administration) was established and the first stamp, the Moonwi stamp, was issued, Korea has […]
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Foreign FIP officials who visited PHILAKOREA 2025 later sent the following sincere messages of congratulations and praise. If we had been perfect, these messages could perhaps be dismissed as something obvious. However, because this event was completed only after overcoming countless hardships and many small crises, each kind word gave us a quiet but deeply […]
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The World Stamp Exhibition was held at COEX Magok from September 17 to 21, 2025. Due to overseas commitments, I arrived in Korea on September 15 and checked into the Mercure Seoul Magok Hotel on the 16th. At this exhibition, a total of 454 exhibits from 65 countries were submitted, and the number of exhibition […]
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This section presents the latest philatelic developments featured in the November 2025 issue of Woopyo Magazine, covering both domestic and international news of interest to Korean collectors. The articles have been compiled and curated by Jin Hur, who regularly reports on noteworthy exhibitions, auctions, and society activities. Together they provide a snapshot of current movements […]
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Chairman’s Note: One of my fellow Aussies and Korea Stamp Society members, along with his wife, Paul and Irene Scholtens, were able to attend PhilaKorea 2025. I asked him to write-up his observations as visitor to the event, as I believe his comments would be of interest to all KSS members. The article that follows […]
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The following interview first appeared in the October 2025 issue of Woopyo Magazine. Though not centered on Korean philately, it offers a rare and illuminating perspective on philately in East Asia through the experiences of a distinguished Japanese woman philatelist. In sharing her path to international recognition, this article broadens our understanding of the cultural […]
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On 11 November 2025, the Royal Philatelic Society London (RPSL) will host Korea – The Unforgotten War, a one-day celebration dedicated to the history and philately of the Korean peninsula from Liberation in 1945 to the Armistice in 1953. Organised in association with the Korea Stamp Society (KSS), this special event coincides with the 75th […]
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This issue of Woopyo (October 2025) presents the latest Philatelic News, edited by Jin Hur, capturing the activities of the Korea Philatelic Federation around PHILAKOREA 2025. The section reports on board and committee meetings, publications, and international exchange events held in conjunction with the exhibition. It offers readers both an inside view of organizational decisions […]
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Anyone who pursues stamps as a hobby naturally wants to have their collection evaluated, to reflect the evaluation in their next entry, and to hope for better results. This is the general view among collectors who engage in philately, and it is something that the vast majority accept and follow. In that process, of course, […]
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The results presented in this table capture the full scope of the PHILAKOREA 2025 World Stamp Championship Exhibition, one of the most prestigious international gatherings in the philatelic world. Each entry documents the exhibitor, their country, the title of their exhibit, and the awards received, providing a complete overview of the remarkable diversity of collections […]
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A resounding triumph! PhilaKorea 2025 has, in many ways, now set the standard for future international stamp exhibitions. It will stand as a model for exceptional organisation, focus, harmony and success in delivering its objectives. Not just my opinion, I can assure you. Representing the KSS was an honour that was genuinely appreciated and recognised […]
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PhilaKorea 2025 was held during September 17–21, but the organizing committee had in fact launched into operations from the 13th–14th, and endured hard labor until the 22nd, when most of the overseas visitors departed. The reception team at the airport was handled by Vice President of the Federation Yoo Yong-Sang’s protocol team, which in effect […]
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The global philatelic festival, the PHILAKOREA 2025 World Stamp Exhibition, was held with great success from September 17 to 21 at COEX Magok Exhibition Hall in Seoul. Looking back at the behind-the-scenes preparations that began in 2021, one can say that the five-year-long journey of preparations has now come to an end. From the very […]
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Here is the latest philatelic news from Korea, compiled by Jin Hur, editor in chief of KPF’s magazine Woopyo. This column was originally published in the September 2025 issue of the Korean philatelic magazine Woopyo. The main focus this month is on the exciting final preparations and special releases for the upcoming PHILAKOREA 2025 World […]
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Since the COVID-19 pandemic, many events have been successfully held in grand style. These include the annual Korea Philatelic Exhibition and celebrations for the 40th anniversary of the Philatelic Federation of Korea, the 700th issue of the Monthly Stamp Magazine, and the 60th anniversary of the Monthly Stamp Magazine’s first publication. Furthermore, by consistently participating […]
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