Issued to commemorate the 18th Olympic Games held in Tokyo, Japan in 1964, this elegant quartet of South Korean miniature sheetlets presents four Olympic disciplines with modernist flair and multilingual inscriptions.

Details:
Issue Date: October 10, 1964
Scott Catalogue #: Korea #479–482 (Souvenir Sheets)
Sheet Format: Small commemorative sheetlets

Significance:
These stamps mark South Korea’s rising international profile during the Cold War era. They combine Korean Hangul with English for global recognition and are prized for their early 1960s aesthetics and Olympic heritage.

Estimated Market Value: €25 for the full MNH set of 4 souvenir sheets