South Korea 1980 Year Set Collection (21 Stamps)

South Korea · 1980 · Various

This is a collection of 21 different stamps issued by South Korea throughout the year 1980. The set covers a diverse range of topics reflecting national events and culture, including the New Year, the 1980 Winter Olympics, the World Chess Olympiad, Philatelic Week, and the inauguration of President Chun Doo-hwan. The stamps showcase various artistic styles and printing techniques prevalent at the time.

In 1980, South Korea was undergoing significant political change following the assassination of President Park Chung-hee, culminating in the rise of Chun Doo-hwan. These stamps were issued during this turbulent period of transition to the Fifth Republic.