Definitive Postage Stamp (70 won) - July 10, 2007


According to the practice of periodic replacement of definitive postage stamps, the 70 KRW stamp featuring a Chinese lantern, issued on March 15, 1995, will be replaced by a stamp featuring an Arctous ruber (Rehder & Wilson) Nakai, beginning July 10, 2007.

Arctous ruber (Rehder & Wilson) Nakai, which produces small and appetizing fruits, is designated as a rare and endangered species of wild flora. It is a leaf-dropping shrub that grows in the alpine plain, and its only known habitat within South Korea is Seoraksan Mountain. In North Korea, it can be found on Baekdusan Mountain, the Gaema Plateau, etc. There are three species of genus Arctous found around the world and one of them is indigenous to Korea. Their stems creep into the underground, with 2~3 light-yellow-colored flowers blossoming between May and July. From August to September, the shrub bears a round, red-colored fruit that tastes sweet and sour.

Title : Definitive Postage Stamp (70 won)
Types : 1
Date of Issue : July 10, 2007
Quantity : Two million stamps (Continue to be issued as required)
Denomination : 70 won
Design : Arctous ruber (Rehder & Wilson) Nakai
Stamp No. : 2569
Printing Process and Colors : Photogravure, five colors
Size of Stamp : 22mm x 25mm
Image Area : 22mm x 25mm
Perforation : 13
Sheet Composition : 10 x 10 (242mm x 280mm)
Paper : White Unwatermarked
Designer : Roh Junghwa
Printer : Korea Minting and Security Printing Corporation