December 16, 2015

The 70th Anniversary of the Liberation of Korea.

Russia Post released a stamp on 28th August 2015 to celebrate the 70th Anniversary of the Liberation of Korea with a joint issue.

The liberation of Korea from colonial domination of Japan was made possible by the offensive of the Soviet troops in August 1945. The stamp depicts the Arc de Triomphe in Pyongyang, symbolizing the victory in the fight against Japanese occupation.

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