South Korea ~Seongsan Sunrise Peak - Jeju Island - UNESCO~

... Lovely scenic view... the ocean, tropical weather, volcanic mountains, pretty flowers and even horses that are native to the island (brought in hundreds of years ago) makes this island a touristic hotspot... especially during Spring when the Seongsan Sunrise Peak is surrounded by rapeseed flowers in a sea of yellow... a symbolic flower of Jeju... the Sunrise Peak is also one of the most popular places in Korea to see the rising sun as it appears above the sea's horizon.... I've seen it too, last weekッ... on a popular Belgian TV travel program... postmarked at the island itself.... Big Thanks David!!❁◕ ‿ ◕❁➞ Postcards a world Travelogue

Photo:Ⓒ Kwon Gi Gap
Jeju Island is the largest island of South Korea. It is also one of the nine provinces of the country and the smallest of all of them. It was formed as a result of a volcanic eruption. Situated to the south in the subtropical belt. That means its flora and climate is quite different from the rest of Korea.

The Seongsan Sunrise Peak, known commonly as Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak, is an enormous “Tuff Cone” that was formed by a volcanic eruption thousands of years ago. The peak contains 99 sharp rocks that form around the edge of the crater.

In 2007, the whole volcanic island itself, as well as the famous lava tubes within its caves, were added on the World Natural Heritage list.

Stamp:

Grand Crinum Lily
(Issued 02-03-2006)

Must-visit Tourist Destinations for Koreans
(Issued 15-05-2017)

SOUTH KOREA ~Gyeongju-Bulguksa Temple-UNESCO~

Thanks a lot Johnson for UNESCO card nr 3...Wonderful example of one of the most famous temples in Korea...beautiful autumn colors...

Great stamps again!!
Mushroom series 1994
Africa savanna special stamp (26-03-2008)and tiny flag stamp.

Bulguksa is a head temple of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism in the North Gyeongsang province in South Korea. It is home to seven National treasures and the temple is considered as a masterpiece of the golden age of Buddhist art in the Silla kingdom.

Bulguksa Temple was designated as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1995.

SOUTH KOREA ~Tumuli Park-Gyeongju-UNESCO~

South Korea card nr2...The view looks so peaceful and even mysterious...beautiful grass-covered hills in a fantastic setting!! Thanks a lot Johnson!!

With nice stamps: Special shaped Philately Week Special Stamp((Issued 09-08-2012)
Wild Grapes stamp (Issued 10-09-2001) and Arctous ruber stamp (Issued 10-07-2007)

Gyeongju was the capital of the Silla kingdom. The tombs of the Silla rulers can still be found in the centre of the city. These tombs took the shape of rock chambers buried in an earthen hill, sometimes likened with the pyramids. Excavated tombs reveal wooden coffins covered with gravel and rich grave goods of gold, glass, and quality ceramics. A famous example of a tomb in this park is the Heavenly Horse Tomb which contained a mural painting on birch bark saddle flap of a winged horse.

The historic area around Gyeongju was added to the UNESCO list of World Heritage in 2000.

SOUTH KOREA ~Hwaseong Fortress~

Received my first of 3 South Korean postcard promissed by Johnson who visited their UNESCO sites.
...a lovely view with such a calm and tranquil atmosphere...Thanks a lot Johnson!!

With nice but tiny flag and sea shell stamp.

Banghwa Suryujeong, pavilion of the Northeast Angle Tower, standing above Yongyeon, the Dragon Pond of of Hwaseong Fortress in Suwon
Hwaseong Fortress is actually a circular wall (nearly 6km long) surrounding the old city. It stands on Mount Paldalsan. Around it there are numerous bastions, towers and gates. The construction of the fortress was initiated by King Jeongjo, the 22nd king of the Joseon dynasty in January 1794 and it was completed in September 1796. It was designed to defend the southern approach to the capital, primarily against the old enemy, theJapanese.

Hwaseong Fortress was registered as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site in 1997.

SOUTH KOREA

Its been a while since I received a new country.... GREAT!!
I already had one card of South Korea but was not sent from there... I like this art card with nice stamps a lot! :-)

South Korea, officially the Republic of Korea,is a country in East Asia, located on the southern half of the Korean Peninsula. It is neighbored by China to the west, Japan to the east, and North Korea to the north. Its capital is Seoul.

South Korea ~Jeju island~

South Korea ~Jeju island~
Originally uploaded by gerda_dager

Sent by asami. Jeju is a sub-tropical island off the southern coast of South Korea. Woman with water jugs.