Commemorative stamps are issued as a form of bilateral cooperation in celebration of 130 years of diplomatic ties between France and Korea. They represent the amity and friendship that exists between the two countries.

Seven hundred thousand commemorative stamps will be jointly issued by Korea and France to celebrate the 130th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Seoul and Paris.

The two designs for the commemorative stamps were decided upon through collaboration between the Korean and French postal authorities.

They will feature a celadon openwork incense burner and Pippin’s reliquary, relics that embody the beauty of each country’s authentic traditions and both from around the 900s. The background will be in the color of the cultural heritage authority of the partner country and will represent the diplomatic ties and amity that exists between the two nations.

To celebrate the 130th anniversary of the diplomatic relationship between France and Korea in 2016, President Park Geun-hye is paying a state visit to France at the invitation of French President Hollande from June 1 to 4.

Ever since the two countries signed the Treaty of Friendship, Commerce and Navigation in 1886, their exchanges across many fields, including the arts, politics and commerce, have consistently been quite active, helping to maintain friendly relations over the many years.

By Son Gi-na
Korea.net Staff Writer
Photos: Korea Post
ginason@korea.kr