Pororo, The Little Penguin character shape stamps

The first installment of “Korean-Made Characters Series” features “Pororo, The Little Penguin”. "I love to play all day. Come join me all my friends. Always happy as can be. Little penguin Pororo ♪." Pororo is a hip, little penguin wearing a aviator hat and aviator goggles. A beautiful and colorful sheet with lot of fun character shape stamps.

Octagon Shape Stamps - Korea - 2nd Series Traditional Culture Special - 2003

Four Octagon Shape Stamps, a new shape in my odd shape stamps collection.
The special stamp depicting traditional Korean culture is issued to demonstrate the wisdom and aesthetic sensitivity of our ancestors by showcasing articles used by them daily. Introduced in the second bundle of the series are sedan chairs which were the main mode of transportation in the olden days.
1) Eoyeon Sedan Chair
This sedan chair reserved for kings was also called Nanga or Nanyeo. Originally, Yeon sedan chairs were used by kings and had wheels underneath to be hauled by horses. Yeo sedan chairs, meanwhile, were carried on the shoulder of bearers. The chairs had Juryeom, a curtain made of beads hanging in the front, left and right sides. These chairs also featured a Bojang, a splendid insignia and had long grips.
2) Choheon Sedan Chair
This single-wheeled sedan chair for government officials above the rank of Jongipum was called ilryungeo, myeonggeo or chocha. Over the single wheel made of iron was the chair sitting high up with grips hanging both at the front and back. The chair was pulled and pushed by six to nine persons. The back of the chair displayed engravings of the sun, clouds and wave patterns.
3) Saingyo Sedan Chair
This sedan chair was used by commoners to carry the bride to the wedding ceremony. Two bearers manned the front while two were at the back to carry the chair. The chair was decorated with colorful tassels and brilliantly embroidered hanging screens. In order to synchronize the four pairs of feet and to alleviate fatigue, the bearers sang songs called Gwonmaseong while transporting the bride on long distance trips.
4) Namyeo Sedan Chair
This small open sedan chair resembles a chair. There is no cover over the chair as it was used for passage through narrow roads including mountain trails. The chair could be carried over the shoulders from the front and the back as it had poles for handles. The sedan chair with four carriers were used by government officials with rank of above Jongipum Champan, while the chair with two carriers were used by government official with the title of Dangsanggwan above the rank of Jeongsampum.

Stamps Information
Title - Traditional Culture Special(2nd)
kind - Four kinds
Date of Issue - May 19, 2003
Quantity - 800,000 stamps each
Denomination - 190 won
Design - Sedan Chair (Eoyeon, Choheon, Saingyo, Namyeo)
Printing Process and Colors - Intaglio, two colors (Octagonal stamp)
Size of Stamp - 35mm x 35mm
Image Area - 35mm x 35mm
Perforation - 13
Sheet Composition - 4 x 4 (four odd shape stamps setenant)
Paper - White Unwatermarked
Engraving - Lee, Pil-woo
Photographer - Kim, Chang-hwan
Designer - Park, Eun-kyung
Printer - Korea Minting and Security Printing Corporation

Octagon Shape Stamps - Korea - 1st Series Traditional Culture Special - 2003

Four Octagon Shape Stamps, a new shape in my odd shape stamps collection.
The special stamps on traditional Korean culture are issued to demonstrate the wisdom and aesthetic sensitivity of our ancestors by showcasing articles used everyday by them. Introduced in the first of the series are footwear worn for both protection and adornment. The materials and types of shoes varied widely according to gender, social status, occupation and attendant attire.
1) Unhye schnee
Unhye, also known as Onhye, referred to footwear with a short ankle covering that were worn by women. These shoes were covered with silk and cotton flannel, while their tips and heels were embroidered or covered with cloud-shaped silk. The soles of the shoes were made of leather, with heel and toe plates attached to the sole. These shoes were usually worn by women of royalty, the court and upper-class until the late Joseon Period.
2) Mokhwa (wooden shoes)
Mokhwa, footwear with a long ankle covering, was usually worn with official uniforms. The soles of the shoes were made of wood and covered with leather. The ankle covering was made with black cloth and covered with fur, leather, cotton flannel or silk. The seams were lined with colored cloth. These shoes resembling semi-boots are worn by bridegrooms even today during traditional wedding ceremonies.
3) Jipsin (straw shoes)
Made with straws, Jipsin is also called Bigu or Chohye. These shoes with a long history were the most popular shoes worn by commoners. Jipsin was worn during long journeys, field work and on a daily basis. The tip of the shoes was short, coarsely woven with thick outer rims, usually 26 to 30 in number. Jipsin was also made with hemp, cord twisted with hemp, rushes and bulrushes.
4) Namaksin (wooden clogs)
Usually worn during rain or snow, Namaksin was made of wood. These shoes came with or without heels. Heels were added to avoid water or mud being splashed onto the feet. Sturdy and light wood, usually from paulownia trees and willows, was used to make the shoes. Beeswax was also applied to waterproof the shoes. Namaksin was worn regardless of social status and age. Namaksin for children was colored and embellished.

Stamps Information
Title - Traditional Culture Special (1st)
kind - Four kinds
Date of Issue - March 19, 2003
Quantity - 800,000 stamps each
Denomination - 190 won
Design - Unhye, Mokhwa, Jipsin, Namaksin
Printing Process and Colors - Intaglio, two colors (Octagonal stamp)
Size of Stamp - 35mm x 35mm
Image Area - 35mm x 35mm
Perforation - 13
Sheet Composition - 4 x 4 (four stamps setenant)
Paper - White Unwatermarked
Engraving - Shin, Hyun-tae
Designer - Kim, So-jeong / Kim, Chang-hwan (Photography)
Printer - Korea Minting and Security Printing Corporation

Circle Shaped - Perfumed scented odd shape stamp - Korea

Yet another beautiful circle shaped stamp in my collection. This odd shape stamp is not only in the shape of circle, but it is scented or perfumed and smells like a strawberry.

"Dignity for all children without discrimination, esteemed as a pioneering influence to lead the country into a better future, to grow as upright, beautiful, and courageous individuals (excerpt from the preamble to the Children's Charter...)

2007 marks the 50th anniversary of the declaration of the Children's Charter.

Anticipating that our children will grow as Koreans who will lead Korea into a brighter future, just as declared in the Children's Charter, and grow as global citizens contributing to peace for all mankind, a new stamp is being issued to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Declaration of the Children's Charter. This new stamp, in the form of stickers, projects the sweet smell of strawberry.

The 50th Anniversary of the Promulgation of the Children's Charter Stamps Information
Title The 50th Anniversary of the Promulgation of the Children's Charter
Date of Issue May 4, 2007
Quantity 1.6 million stamps
Denomination 250 won
Design white and admirable child
Printing Process and Colors Photogravure, four colors (self-adhesive, aromatic stamp)
Size of Stamp 30mm (round stamp)
Image Area 30mm
Perforation 13
Sheet Composition 5 x 4 (240mm x 160mm)
Paper White Unwatermarked
Designer Mo Jiwon
Original Painting Chun Ho
Printer Korea Minting and Security Printing Corporation

Circle Shaped FIFA World Cup Korea

The commemorative stamp collection has been issued every year from 1996 when Korea's co-hosting of the FIFA World CupTM was announced. This series which honors the grandeur of the FIFA World CupTM as well as its global aspect, will see its last issuance as the 2002 FIFA World CupTM finally kicks off on May 31, 2002. In this global festival for all soccer fans in the world, 32 nations will advance to the final competition including China and Saudi Arabia from Asia (AFC), Cameroon, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa and Tunisia from Africa (CAF), Costa Rica, Mexico and USA from North and Central America (CONCACAF), Argentina, Paraguay, Ecuador, Brazil and Uruguay from South America (CONMEBOL), Belgium, Croatia, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Republic of Ireland, Italy, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Turkey from Europe (UEFA) in addition to the host nations of the Republic of Korea and Japan.
The qualifying teams seeded into eight groups will participate in a total of 64 matches held in 20 cities in Korea and Japan starting with the opening match in Seoul World Cup Stadium on May 31, 2002. The match for third place will be held on June 29 in Daegu and the championship match in Yokohama, Japan on June 30.
These World Cup commemoratives, issued in a circular shape for the very first time in Korea, feature football players formed with photographs of enthusiastic football fans from across the world. The margin of the sheet displays the flags of the 32 nations that will participate in the final competition. Exciting matches by the world's best footballers are eagerly anticipated.