South Korea Children's Day Commemorative

South Korea · 1949 · 15 Won

This stamp depicts two children, possibly a boy and a girl, kneeling and observing a small sprout emerging from the ground. The design symbolizes hope, growth, and the future generation, commemorating Children's Day.

Issued in 1949, this stamp marks the 20th Children's Day in Korea, a significant social event in the newly established Republic of Korea, just prior to the outbreak of the Korean War. It reflects the nation's focus on its youth and future amidst post-war reconstruction.