common1945-1980

Korean Language (Hangul) Postage Stamp

Name: Korean Language (Hangul) Postage Stamp
Brand: South Korea

South Korea · 1946 · 50 Chon

This stamp commemorates the Korean alphabet, Hangul. The design prominently features the characters '우표' (upyo), which means 'stamp' in Korean, written in Hangul script. It is part of the first definitive series issued by the US Military Government in Korea following liberation.

Issued in 1946, this stamp was part of the first set released after the end of Japanese occupation, symbolizing a revival of Korean national identity and language.

Printing Method

Lithography

Themes

language hangul writing-systems postage

Catalog Numbers

sg65

scott65

michel65

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.25

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.