The 60th Anniversary of the Republic of Korea Marine Corps.
The Korean Post has the following by this stamp:
Often referred to as the “Marine Corps that captures even ghosts” or the “Invincible Marin Corps” the Republic of Korea Marine Corps celebrates its 60th anniversary this year.
The Republic of Korea Marine Corps that has engendered the myth that “once they begin a fight, they never fail to achieve victory” was established in 1949 from the need to implement “dual land-and-water operations” due to the geographic characteristics of the Korean peninsula, with three sides of the nation surrounded by the sea. The Marine Corps has fought for its fatherland and maintained peace, distinguishing itself by bravery in numerous battles during the Korean War, Vietnam War, etc. During the past 60 years, it has also contributed to world peace by being dispatched to Iraq, Afghanistan, Georgia, India, Pakistan, Djibouti, etc., not to speak of conducting a wide variety of activities to defend the nation’s territory.
As well shown by the phrase “once you are a marine, you are a marine forever,” protecting the “fatherland” and the “nation’s people, are the mission for the Marine Corps. Whenever the nation has faced difficulties, all marines who have served with distinction never failed to rise to the occasion tor show indomitable commitment to protecting the nation. In celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Republic of Korea Marine Corps, it is hoped that their robust and brave spirit of love for their country will last forever. The new stamp features the Marine Corps engaged in a coordinated landing operation with the Korea Amphibious Armored Vehicle (KAAV), Dokdoham (Landing Platform Helicopter) and helicopters. Reflecting the symbol of the Marine Corps, the octagonal hat, the new stamp is issued as an octagon-shaped stamp.
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The vessel depict is the ROKN DOKDO.
Built as a Landing Ship (LPH) by the Hanjin Heavy Industries & Constructions Co., Busan, South Korea for the South Korean Navy.
12 July 2005 launched as the ROKN DOKDO (LPH 6111), the first of her class. She was named after the Dokdo Islets in which Korea and Japan are in a diplomatic fight over.
Displacements 14.340 ton standard, 18.850 ton full load. Dim. 199 x 31 x 7m. (draught).
Powered by 4 S.E.M.T Pielstick 16 PC2.5 STC diesel engines, 8.000 hp, twin variable pitch propellers, speed 23 knots, cruising 18 knots.
Also fitted out with bow thrusters.
Armament: 2 – 30mm Goalkeeper CIWS., and 1 – 21 RIM-116 Rolling Airframe Missile system.
Can carry up to 15 rotary, vtol. Mostly helicopters
Crew 420 when used as command ship can carry also 150 staff.
She can carry up to 700 troops for a short voyage. 31 armoured vehicles or 35 trucks, but in chase the hangar bay can be used to increase the vehicle capacity to 70 tanks or 200 trucks.
She has a well-deck which can be flooded which can operate two LCAC’s (Large hovercraft), four LCM-8 or six LCU Mk 10 landing craft at a time
03 July 2007 commissioned at the naval port of Jinhae.
South Korea Navy officials said the DOKDO will play a leading role in the Navy’s efforts to become a deep sea navy, the DOKDO can not only be used for military landing operations, but also for United Nations peacekeeping operations and international relief activities.
After a work-up period sailed to Langkawi, Malaysia for the LIMA Maritime Exhibition from 4 – 7 December 2007.
During 2008 she mostly operated in home waters with several multinational exercises.
5 – 10 October, took part in the 2008 Fleet Review at Busan commemorating the 60th anniversary of the foundation of the Republic of Korea.
2009 In service.
South Korea 2009 250w sg?, scott?
The 1954 stamps depict the islets after the vessel was named.
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dokdo_clas ... sault_ship and various other