Sold Out in Just Two Days of Pre-Orders
A commemorative stamp created to celebrate the 100 days of President Lee Jae-myung's inauguration is gaining significant popularity even before its official release. The entire pre-order stock has sold out, leading to online calls for "more, please."
On the 19th, the Korea Post stated that all 20,000 copies of the commemorative stamp albums had been sold out during the pre-order period held on the 18th and 19th at the online post office.
The commemorative stamp will be officially issued on September 11, which marks 100 days since the president's inauguration. The issuance scale includes 220,000 sheets (3.28 million individual stamps), 450,000 mini sheets, and 50,000 commemorative stamp albums, with prices set at 430 won for the stamps and mini sheets, and 27,000 won for the commemorative stamp albums.
Photos Capturing Everyday Life Enthrall Netizens
The released commemorative stamps feature various images of President Lee. Scenes such as hearty laughter, eating, and moments with First Lady Kim Hye-kyung are included.
Particularly noteworthy is the scene where Congressman Park Chan-dae of the Democratic Party is captured frantically chasing after President Lee on a bicycle. This moment has sparked reactions among supporters, with comments like "so cute" and "he looks like a kid," making it a topic of conversation.
One supporter commented, "The selection of photos is amazing. Such a scene is impossible without President Lee Jae-myung," while another expressed disappointment, saying, "I want to have just the photos, not the stamps. I want to see them in high resolution."
Online responses include remarks like "I can't buy it even if I have money," "Please sell more," and "I burst out laughing at the photo of Congressman Park Chan-dae."
Remaining Stock to Be Sold to the Public Starting September 11
The Korea Post plans to sell the remaining stock at all major post office counters and the online post office starting September 11, the day of the president's 100 days in office.
Regarding the purpose of the issuance, a representative explained, "It embodies the president's resolve for recovery and growth, as well as the spirit of being a worker of a people's sovereignty government."
Image source: Photo provided by Korea Post
