South Korea 1948 First General Election Commemorative Set

South Korea · 1948 · 2W, 5W, 10W, 20W, 50W (Korean Won)

This set of five stamps commemorates South Korea's first general election held on May 10, 1948. The lower three denominations depict a man and a woman casting their votes into a ballot box, symbolizing democratic participation. The upper two denominations feature a hand holding a ballot against the backdrop of the Korean national flag, the Taegeukgi.

These stamps mark a crucial turning point in Korean history, celebrating the foundational election that led to the establishment of the Republic of Korea. This event solidified South Korea's path towards an independent, democratic government following the post-World War II division of the peninsula.