Korea postage stamps year 1960 Establishment of UN Memorial Cemetery MNH
That is a stamp issued by South Korea (Republic of Korea) to commemorate the formal establishment of the United Nations Memorial Cemetery in Korea (UNMCK) in Busan.
Here are the details for this commemorative stamp:
🇰🇷 South Korea 1960: UN Memorial Cemetery
| Feature | Detail |
| Issuer | Republic of Korea (South Korea) |
| Year of Issue | 1960 (November 1) |
| Denomination | 40 Hwan (Hwan being the currency in use at that time) |
| Design Subject | The stamp depicts the United Nations Memorial Cemetery in Busan, the only UN cemetery in the world. It is the final resting place for soldiers from 11 countries who served in the UN forces during the Korean War. |
| Color | Multi-colored |
| Scott Catalog Number | This stamp is listed under the commemorative issues for 1960. |
| Format | It was issued as a single stamp and also reportedly included in a souvenir sheet (minisheet). |
This issue is historically significant as it pays tribute to the international forces that fought during the Korean War (1950–1953) and honors the formal commitment to maintaining the cemetery by the United Nations.
