Korean Postage Stamp, 1946 First Regular Issue
South Korea · 1946 · 50 Chon
This stamp features the Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus), the national flower of South Korea, known locally as 'Mugunghwa'. The flower is centrally depicted, symbolizing the resilience and enduring nature of the Korean people. The denomination '50 Chon' is printed at the bottom, with the country's name in Korean characters.
Issued in 1946, this was part of the first regular series of postage stamps released by the Republic of Korea following its liberation from Japanese rule at the end of World War II.
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