Korean Postcard with Pre-Printed Magpie Stamp

South Korea · 1973 · 400 Won

This is a used South Korean postal card featuring a pre-printed 400 Won stamp depicting a magpie, the national bird of Korea. The postcard bears handwritten addresses in Korean and a postmark from 1973.

Postal stationery, such as this postcard, was a common and economical way to send messages in South Korea during the 1970s. The magpie design reflects national symbolism, as the bird is considered a harbinger of good news in Korean folklore.