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In 2000 the Korean National Tuberculosis Association (KNTA)’s Christmas and New Year/TB seal program, following the tradition of promoting awareness and raising funds for the fight against tuberculosis, issued two different small sheets of ten seals, in a souvenir sheet format.
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Chun Doo-hwan’s rise to power in South Korea is a tale of military might, political maneuvering, and controversial leadership. Born in 1931, Chun’s early career was marked by his rapid ascent through the military ranks, culminating in his role as a key figure in the 1979 coup following the assassination of President Park Chung-hee1. This […]
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In 1999 the Korean National Tuberculosis Association (KNTA)’s Christmas and New Year/TB seal program issued two different small sheets of ten seals, in a souvenir sheet format. These 1999 seals are what the KNTA calls the “Constellations of the night sky”. Also, a sheet of twenty seals were issued that have all twenty of the […]
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The Independence Hall of Korea, nestled in Cheonan, South Korea, stands as a beacon of historical significance. Since its inauguration on August 15, 1987, this sprawling museum has captivated visitors with its rich tapestry of Korean independence movements.
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In general, POW mail was an arrangement operated under the supervision of the camp commander (POW administrator), serving as a humanitarian system that allowed prisoners to send and receive letters. Today, it is widely used in various thematic philatelic exhibits. The basic principles of POW mail were established in the annex of the Convention with […]
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In 1998 the Korean National Tuberculosis Association (KNTA)’s Christmas and New Year/TB seal program followed the same format as used in 1997: two different small sheets of ten seals, in a horizontal souvenir sheet format. These 1998 seals represent what the KNTA calls the “Character Sports Series”. Perhaps some of our readers can tell us […]
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The Independence Hall of Korea, nestled in Cheonan, South Korea, stands as a beacon of historical significance. Since its inauguration on August 15, 1987, this sprawling museum has captivated visitors with its rich tapestry of Korean independence movements.
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When the Japanese Navy launched a surprise attack on the Russian Pacific Fleet stationed at Port Arthur (旅順港) on February 8, 1904, thereby igniting the Russo-Japanese War, the Japanese government established the “Regulations on Military Mail” (Imperial Ordinance No. 19) and the “Military Mail Rules” (Ministry of Communications Official Notice No. 6). These measures allowed […]
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In 1997 the Korean National Tuberculosis Association (KNTA)’s Christmas and New Year/TB seal program only issued two different small sheets of ten seals, in a horizontal souvenir sheet format. These seals picture different insects found in Korea. Since each of these two small sheets of the 1997 seals has a different insect, there are a […]
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On December 9, 2022, two issues of “KBO League Legends 40” My Own Stamps were released, which are Korea’s first card-type My Own Stamps. According to Notice No. 2022-241 of November 21, 2022 by the Korea Post (우정사업본부), these stamps were not sold at post offices. Instead, advance reservations were carried out only through the […]
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On May 1, 1957, a 30-hwan crane (鶴) postcard for foreign mail was issued, corresponding to the surface-mail postcard rate for overseas destinations. The design depicted one crane (鶴) and the double “hui” character, “喜” → “囍.” The printing colour was blue, and the paper was light yellow paper, 0.23–0.39 mm thick. It was printed […]
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This article, published in the June 2024 issue of Woopyo (우표) magazine, continues Kim Heon-sik’s (김헌식) insightful series exploring the field of modern Korean philately. In this installment, the author shifts focus from traditional postal history to living postal practices that connect people in contemporary society. By examining systems such as the Congratulatory and Condolence […]
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The election for members of the National Assembly, held in South Korea (남한) alone on 10 May 1948, was the first election in Korean history to be conducted according to the principles of universal, equal, direct and secret suffrage.
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This Dutch “Briefkaart” postal card bears a 5 cent Queen Juliana franking and a green marking reading “PORTVRIJ militairen op weg naar Korea”: “Postage free: servicemen on their way to Korea.” This concessionary marking is the principal postal-history feature of the item, identifying it as mail connected with Dutch military personnel travelling to Korea.
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“With the upcoming 1988 Olympics, now is a good time to write a letter to someone special, and to make their day.”
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In 1996 the Korean National Tuberculosis Association (KNTA) and Christmas and New Year/TB seal program used the same design format as that of 1995. Two small sheets of the 1996 Christmas and New Year/TB seals were released, in a horizontal souvenir sheet format, picturing Korean Traditional Beauty Accessories. Since each of these two small sheets […]
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The customized postal card, first issued on July 1, 2003, by the announcement of the Korea Post (Notice No. 2003-44, dated June 25, 2003), was Korea’s first-ever customized postal card. A customized postal card is a service in which a customer’s desired photo, family crest, logo, or advertisement text is printed together with the sender’s […]
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Moon Jae-in, born on January 24, 1953, in Geoje, South Korea, emerged as a prominent political figure, serving as the 12th president of South Korea from 2017 to 2022. His journey from humble beginnings to the highest office in the land is a testament to resilience, determination, and unwavering commitment to democratic values.
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In 1995 the Korean National Tuberculosis Association (KNTA) seal program did a bit of innovation from recent previous years. Two small sheets of the 1995 Christmas and New Year/TB seals were released, in a vertical souvenir sheet format, picturing colourful scenes of a coral reef off Jeju Island with colourful coral, fish and even a […]
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The Korea Stamps Society (KSS) is pleased to the present the eighteenth article of Stewart Steres’ Series “South Korea’s Commemorative Booklets/Albums”. This article is about the Korea Electric Power Business Centennial.
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