South Korea First Definitive Series 'Mugunghwa' (Rose of Sharon)

South Korea · 1946 · 50 Chon

This stamp features the Mugunghwa, or Rose of Sharon, the national flower of South Korea. The design is simple, with the flower centered and the denomination '50 Chon' inscribed below, framed by traditional Korean patterns. It was part of the first definitive series issued by the Republic of Korea after liberation.

Issued shortly after the end of Japanese occupation in 1945, this series symbolized a new era of Korean independence and national identity, using the beloved national flower as its central motif.