First Definitive Series of the Republic of Korea
South Korea · 1946 · 50 Chon
This stamp is part of the first definitive series issued by the Republic of Korea following liberation. The design features a hibiscus flower, specifically the Rose of Sharon (Mugunghwa), which is the national flower of South Korea. The denomination is 50 Chon, printed in a distinctive violet color.
Issued in 1946 under the U.S. Military Government in Korea, this series marked a significant step in establishing a new national identity after the end of Japanese colonial rule.
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