First Definitive Series: Flying Wild Goose

South Korea · 1946 · 50 Chon

This definitive stamp features a stylized depiction of a flying wild goose, a symbol of good news and prosperity in Korean culture. The design is simple, with the denomination '50' prominently displayed and the country's name in Korean script. It was part of the first definitive series issued by the Republic of Korea after liberation.

Issued in 1946, this stamp was part of South Korea's first definitive series following the end of Japanese occupation, symbolizing a new era of national identity and postal independence.