Ubon Issues Commemorative Stamps for Jeju Island Oreum

The Korea Post announced on the 13th that it will issue and sell commemorative stamps featuring Jeju Island's oreums such as ‘Darangshi Oreum’ and ‘Dusanbong’ as the background.

Oreum is the Jeju dialect word for mountain (山), and it also refers to small volcanic cones formed by lava eruptions.

Jeju Island Oreum Commemorative Stamp. Provided by Korea Post Headquarters

Darangshi Oreum, which serves as the background for the commemorative stamps, is called the "Queen of Oreums" because it perfectly preserves the characteristics of volcanic terrain. This oreum, also known as ‘Darangshi’ or ‘Wollangbong’ due to its crater shape resembling the moon, is located in Sehwa-ri, Gujwa-eup, Jeju City. Its elevation reaches 382.4 meters above sea level. One of the attractive points of Darangshi Oreum is that from its summit, you can see Hallasan, the eastern coast of Jeju, Seongsan Ilchulbong, and Udo all at once.

Dusanbong spans across Siheung-ri in Seongsan-eup, Seogwipo City, and Jongdal-ri in Gujwa-eup, Jeju City. The name Dusan means "a large mountain." It is said to have been used as a place for grazing horses in the past, and due to its unique terrain resembling a horse's head, it is also called Malmi Oreum or Meolmi Oreum. This oreum is relatively low with an elevation of 145.9 meters and is notable for its distinctive volcanic terrain.

The Korea Post will issue a total of 528,000 commemorative stamps featuring these oreums as the background. Purchases can be made by visiting a nearby main post office in person or through the internet post office.

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