South Korea Postage Due Stamp, Taegeuk Symbol
South Korea · 1957 · 10 Hwan
This is the first postage due stamp issued by South Korea. The design features the denomination '10' centrally located within a circle, flanked by the Taegeuk symbol (yin-yang) on both sides. The characters at the top read 'Republic of Korea Postage' and at the bottom 'Postage Due Stamp'.
Issued in 1957 during the post-Korean War reconstruction period, this stamp represents the formalization of postal services, including the collection of insufficient postage from recipients.
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Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Well centered, fresh colors
Nicely centered, minor flaws
Average centering, acceptable
Off-center or visible wear
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