Issuance of Commemorative Stamps Featuring Portraits of Joseon Taejo and Yeongjo

Korea Post, Sales Start from the 7th

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Bong-su] The Ministry of Science and ICT's Postal Service Headquarters will issue 492,000 commemorative stamps themed on "Joseon Royal Portraits," which symbolize the authority of the king and the royal family through portraits depicting the king's image, on the 7th.

Among the 26 commemorative stamps released in 2022, this is the first to be issued and consists of two types. They feature the portrait of King Taejo of Joseon (National Treasure No. 317), preserved at the Portrait Museum, and the portrait of King Yeongjo of Joseon (Treasure No. 932), preserved at the National Palace Museum of Korea. The background of the full sheet is the folding screen painting 'Ilwolobongdo,' symbolizing royal authority.

Joseon consistently produced royal portraits from the early days of its founding until the late Joseon period, but the early Joseon portraits were mostly destroyed during wars, and the late Joseon portraits were largely burned or damaged during the Korean War. Currently, the only Joseon kings whose faces are known solely through portraits are Taejo, Yeongjo, and Cheoljong.

Son Seung-hyun, head of the Postal Service Headquarters, said, "We hope this commemorative stamp will serve as an opportunity to once again recognize the value of our precious heritage and the importance of its preservation."

The stamps can be purchased by visiting a nearby post office or applying through the Internet Post Office.

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