South Korea Postage Due Stamp, 1951

South Korea · 1951 · 500 W

This is a postage due stamp from South Korea, issued in 1951. The design is simple and functional, featuring the denomination '500' prominently in the center within an ornate frame, with Hangul characters indicating its purpose. Postage due stamps were used to collect payment for insufficient postage from the recipient of a mail item.

Issued during the Korean War (1950-1953), this stamp reflects the need to maintain postal services and revenue collection under difficult national circumstances.