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North Korea, officially the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, was established in 1948 following the division of the Korean Peninsula after World War II. Governed under a centralized socialist system, the state developed in relative isolation, with strong emphasis on self-reliance (Juche) and centralized authority under its leadership.
North Korea has produced a striking and often highly thematic body of postage stamps. Issues frequently depict political leaders, revolutionary history, military strength, and national achievements, alongside occasional themes such as wildlife, sports, and international events. Known for their bold colors and detailed designs, North Korean stamps are distinctive and widely collected.
The country uses the North Korean Won = 100 Chon as its currency. Many issues are also produced specifically for export, catering to the global philatelic market while projecting national imagery and ideology.
North Korea has produced a striking and often highly thematic body of postage stamps. Issues frequently depict political leaders, revolutionary history, military strength, and national achievements, alongside occasional themes such as wildlife, sports, and international events. Known for their bold colors and detailed designs, North Korean stamps are distinctive and widely collected.
The country uses the North Korean Won = 100 Chon as its currency. Many issues are also produced specifically for export, catering to the global philatelic market while projecting national imagery and ideology.
1979 - North Korea 15 Chon - Peonies Painting CTO
Date of Issue: 8 Jun 1979Albrecht Durer 450th Death Anniversary Commemoration15 ChonSG: KP 1856 Colnect Link1979 - North Korea 15 Chon - Peonies Painting CTO
The 1979 “Peonies” (Albrecht Dürer) stamp belongs to a North Korean issue that has nothing to do with North Korea itself. Instead, it’s part of a series reproducing European art (Dürer) — which was a deliberate strategy. By the late 1970s, North Korea was producing stamps aimed heavily at the international collector market, not just domestic postal use.North Korea was issuing large numbers of topical stamps (art, flowers, famous painters, Olympics, etc.) because they were popular with collectors worldwide, not because they had any local relevanceMany of these stamps were produced in full sets and often sold directly abroad through the Korea Stamp Corporation, rather than primarily used on domestic mailA key technical detail: the stamp was printed using offset lithography, comb perforation 13½, and without watermark, which was standard for DPRK issues of that period.
Thecancellation on these stamps is called "Cancelled to Order" or CTO with a neat quarter circle post mark carefully provided in a corner to avid obscuring the stamp artwork.
1979 - North Korea 20 Chon - Akeley Painting CTO
Date of Issue: 1 Apr 1979Albrecht Durer 450th Death Anniversary Commemoration20 ChonSG: KP 1857 Colnect Link1979 - North Korea 20 Chon - Akeley Painting CTO
1979 - North Korea 25 Chon - Big Tuft of Grass Painting CTO
Date of Issue: 1 Apr 1979Albrecht Durer 450th Death Anniversary Commemoration25 ChonSG: KP 1858 Colnect Link1979 - North Korea 25 Chon - Big Tuft of Grass Painting CTO
1979 - North Korea 30 Won - Wing of a Bird Painting CTO
Date of Issue: 1 Apr 1979Albrecht Durer 450th Death Anniversary Commemoration30 WonSG: KP 1859 Colnect Link1979 - North Korea 30 Won - Wing of a Bird Painting CTO
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