South Korea 1980 Year Set

South Korea · 1980 · Various

This is a collection of 21 stamps issued by South Korea throughout the year 1980. Year sets like this typically include all the commemorative and definitive stamps released during that calendar year, offering a snapshot of the nation's culture, history, and achievements at the time.

In 1980, South Korea was undergoing significant political change following the assassination of President Park Chung-hee in late 1979, leading to the rise of Chun Doo-hwan and the Gwangju Uprising.