South Korea First Definitive Issue, Taegeuk Symbol

South Korea · 1946 · 50 Chon

This stamp features the Taegeuk, the traditional Korean symbol also found on the national flag, representing balance and harmony. It was part of the first definitive series issued by the U.S. Military Government in Korea following the end of Japanese occupation. The design is simple, focusing on the central symbol surrounded by a decorative border and the denomination.

Issued in 1946, this stamp marks a transitional period in Korean history after liberation from Japan and before the formal establishment of the Republic of Korea, under the administration of the United States Army Military Government in Korea (USAMGIK).