Korea Christmas Seal 1960, Children Singing Carols

South Korea · 1960 · 5 Won

This stamp, part of a set of three, commemorates Christmas in 1960. The design features a charming illustration of three children singing Christmas carols, evoking a sense of holiday joy and innocence. The stamp was issued to celebrate the festive season and was widely used for holiday mail.

Issued during a period of reconstruction and growing stability in South Korea, this stamp reflects the adoption of Western cultural traditions like Christmas. The use of photogravure allowed for detailed and colorful imagery, popular for commemorative issues of the era.