South Korea 1950 Admiral Yi Sun-sin

South Korea · 1950 · 200 Won

This definitive stamp features a portrait of Admiral Yi Sun-sin, a revered 16th-century Korean naval commander. He is celebrated for his victories against the Japanese navy during the Imjin War and is considered a national hero of Korea. The design is simple and dignified, focusing on the portrait set within an ornate frame.

Issued in the midst of the Korean War, this stamp served to bolster national morale by invoking the image of a historic military hero known for defending the nation against foreign invasion.