Category: Literature

The September 2026 issue of Woopyo, published on 1 September by the Korea Philatelic Federation (한국우취연합), has an unusually broad range. Its contents move from current Korean stamp issues and exhibition affairs to detailed studies of Korean postal history, the Munwi stamps, post-Liberation provisional overprints and postal stationery. Alongside these are articles on tourist datestamps, […]

The August 2026 issue of Woopyo, issue no. 727, was published on 1 August by the Korea Philatelic Federation (한국우취연합). Its contents range from Korean Empire postal administration and the production history of the first Korean stamps to Korean War military mail, post-liberation overprints, international exhibition practice, postal stationery and thematic collecting. Research into Korean […]

The July 2026 issue of Woopyo is a particularly substantial number for readers interested in Korean postal history. While it contains the magazine’s usual mixture of new-issue information, society news, international philatelic notes, thematic material and auctions, its real strength lies in a group of serious Korean philatelic studies. These range from early international postal […]

The June 2026 issue of Woopyo is a substantial and varied number, but its centre of gravity lies clearly in Korean postal history and the study of difficult transitional material. The issue opens with Ryu Sang-beom’s (류상범) opinion article, “Hoping for the Success of the 2026 Korea Stamp Exhibition” (2026 대한민국우표전시회의 성공을 바라며), a timely […]

The May 2026 issue of *Woopyo* is a notably rich one for collectors who care less about flashy new issues alone and more about how stamps, postal systems, and postal artifacts fit into Korean history. It opens with Song Il-ho (송일호)’s opinion piece, “Hoping for Many Exhibits at the Korea Stamp Exhibition” (대한민국우표전시회에 많은 우취작품이 […]

Woopyo for April 2026 is a solid, content-rich issue that moves comfortably between current philatelic affairs, Korean postal history, foreign material, and a few lighter cultural sidelines. The table of contents alone shows how strongly the magazine continues to lean toward serious research, especially in postal history and classic material, while still making room for […]

The March 2026 issue of Woopyo (No. 722) opens with the editorial notice and moves directly into the opinion piece “A World That Changes in the Blink of an Eye” (눈 감았다 뜨면 변하는 세상) by Yeon Je-cheol (연제철). The author reflects on the accelerating pace of digital transformation and its consequences for organised philately, […]

This issue of Woopyo brings together technical studies, long-running postal history series, and a substantial thematic report, framed by current organisational news and new-issue documentation. The result is a characteristically structured number in which method, material, and exhibiting practice receive equal attention.

The January 2026 issue of the monthly magazine Woopyo (우표), which serves as the 720th edition for the Philatelic Federation of Korea, offers a rich collection of research and reporting for the international community. The issue opens with a New Year’s Address (신년사) by the President of the Philatelic Federation of Korea, Cho Kwon-haeng (조권행), […]

The December 2025 issue of Woopyo Magazine, the official publication of the Korean Philatelic Federation, is a rich and expansive volume that reflects a community still energized by the recent PHILAKOREA 2025 World Stamp Exhibition. From detailed post-event analysis to rigorous postal-historical research, and from international philatelic developments to deeply specialized thematic studies, this issue […]

The October 2025 issue of 우표 (Woopyo), no. 717, presents itself as both a commemorative record of 필라코리아 2025 (PhilaKorea 2025) and as a continuation of philatelic scholarship spanning traditional, modern, and thematic subjects. The sheer size of this issue, surpassing one hundred pages, reflects the editorial decision to preserve in one place the award […]

The September issue of Woopyo (통권716호) presents a broad range of philatelic studies, news, and reflections, carefully arranged to provide both contemporary updates and historical insights. This review offers an overview of each article, highlighting the topics discussed and the perspectives of the authors.

The August 2025 issue of Woopyo, Korea’s long-standing national philatelic magazine, comes at a pivotal moment. With PhilaKorea 2025 just around the corner, this month’s edition (No. 715) serves as both a rallying call for Korean collectors and a window into the country’s vibrant philatelic culture for international readers. Spanning domestic postal history, modern stamp […]

The 714th issue of Philatelic Monthly Woopyo opens with a brisk 발행 안내 / 편집실 (Publication Notice) that reminds readers the magazine has accompanied Korean philately for sixty years, and that this particular number is the last one with information written before September’s PHILAKOREA 2025 world exhibition. A companion feature, 새로 나오는 우표·우편날짜도장 – “New […]

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, […]

The May 2025 issue of Woopyo Magazine (월간 우표지), published by the Korean Philatelic Federation (한국우취연합), marks the 60th anniversary of this esteemed philatelic journal, celebrating over half a century of dedication to promoting stamp collecting in Korea and beyond. Spanning across 64 richly illustrated pages, the magazine presents a diverse range of articles, detailed […]