Old objects & papers: maps, stamps, banknotes, posters 132 photos

Liberation and war, rebuilding and industrialization, the Olympics and the World Cup: Korea's streets, people and scenes, grouped by era and theme. Only photos taken in Korea, plus Korean maps, stamps, banknotes and posters of the time, published on Wikimedia Commons under free licenses (CC0, CC BY, CC BY-SA, public domain or KOGL Type 1) are shown, each with its author and license. New photos are added every week.

Painting of Characters on Eight-panel Folding Screen
Painting of Characters on Eight-panel Folding ScreenPhoto: Unknown author Unknown author · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Hitel computer terminal
Hitel computer terminalPhoto: 국립민속박물관 · KOGL Type 1 · Wikimedia Commons
새천년 맞이 자정행사 출입증
새천년 맞이 자정행사 출입증1999Photo: 국립민속박물관 · KOGL Type 1 · Wikimedia Commons
제12대 전두환 대통령 각하 취임 지하철표
제12대 전두환 대통령 각하 취임 지하철표1981Photo: 국립민속박물관 · KOGL Type 1 · Wikimedia Commons
지하철 개통 기념 지하철표 (1974)
지하철 개통 기념 지하철표 (1974)1974Photo: 국립민속박물관 · KOGL Type 1 · Wikimedia Commons
경원선 전철 개통 기념 지하철표
경원선 전철 개통 기념 지하철표1978Photo: 국립민속박물관 · KOGL Type 1 · Wikimedia Commons
제9대 박정희 대통령 각하 취임 기념 지하철표
제9대 박정희 대통령 각하 취임 기념 지하철표1978Photo: 국립민속박물관 · KOGL Type 1 · Wikimedia Commons
지하철 2호선 2단계 개통 기념 지하철표
지하철 2호선 2단계 개통 기념 지하철표1982Photo: 국립민속박물관 · KOGL Type 1 · Wikimedia Commons
선데이서울 제251호 표지
선데이서울 제251호 표지Photo: 국립민속박물관 · KOGL Type 1 · Wikimedia Commons
선데이서울 제275호 표지
선데이서울 제275호 표지Photo: 국립민속박물관 · KOGL Type 1 · Wikimedia Commons
선데이서울 제16호
선데이서울 제16호Photo: 국립민속박물관 · KOGL Type 1 · Wikimedia Commons
선데이서울 제571호 2
선데이서울 제571호 2Photo: 국립민속박물관 · KOGL Type 1 · Wikimedia Commons
선데이서울 제286호
선데이서울 제286호Photo: 국립민속박물관 · KOGL Type 1 · Wikimedia Commons
선데이서울 제14호
선데이서울 제14호Photo: 국립민속박물관 · KOGL Type 1 · Wikimedia Commons
선데이서울 제56호
선데이서울 제56호Photo: 국립민속박물관 · KOGL Type 1 · Wikimedia Commons
선데이서울 제204호
선데이서울 제204호Photo: 국립민속박물관 · KOGL Type 1 · Wikimedia Commons
선데이서울 제270호
선데이서울 제270호Photo: 국립민속박물관 · KOGL Type 1 · Wikimedia Commons
선데이서울 제49호
선데이서울 제49호Photo: 국립민속박물관 · KOGL Type 1 · Wikimedia Commons
선데이서울 제29호
선데이서울 제29호Photo: 국립민속박물관 · KOGL Type 1 · Wikimedia Commons
경국대전 권지일 4
경국대전 권지일 4Photo: 국립민속박물관 · KOGL Type 1 · Wikimedia Commons
경국대전 권지일 2
경국대전 권지일 2Photo: 국립민속박물관 · KOGL Type 1 · Wikimedia Commons
경국대전 권지일 3
경국대전 권지일 3Photo: 국립민속박물관 · KOGL Type 1 · Wikimedia Commons
The official torch of the 1988 Summer Olympics
The official torch of the 1988 Summer Olympics1988Photo: 국립민속박물관 · KOGL Type 1 · Wikimedia Commons
Ambasa can (South Korea, 80s)
Ambasa can (South Korea, 80s)Photo: 국립민속박물관 · KOGL Type 1 · Wikimedia Commons
Coca-Cola can (South Korea, 80s)
Coca-Cola can (South Korea, 80s)Photo: 국립민속박물관 · KOGL Type 1 · Wikimedia Commons
조선물산공진회 광고지-2
조선물산공진회 광고지-21915Photo: 국립민속박물관 · KOGL Type 1 · Wikimedia Commons
조선물산공진회 광고지-1 (부분)
조선물산공진회 광고지-1 (부분)1915Photo: 국립민속박물관 · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
조선물산공진회 광고지-1
조선물산공진회 광고지-11915Photo: 국립민속박물관 · KOGL Type 1 · Wikimedia Commons
공중전화기 (1994.05)
공중전화기 (1994.05)1994Photo: 국립민속박물관 · KOGL Type 1 · Wikimedia Commons
Arirang 1957 poster
Arirang 1957 posterArtifact, 1957Photo: The original uploader was Rizzleboffin at English Wikipedia… · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Jayu manse poster
Jayu manse posterArtifact, 1946Photo: Koryo Film Co. Ltd., © 1946 · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Jayu manse poster 2
Jayu manse poster 2Artifact, 1946Photo: Koryo Film Co. Ltd., © 1946 · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Yangsan do poster
Yangsan do posterArtifact, 1955Photo: Seora-hyeol Films, © 1955 (Seorabyol Public Films) · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Jukeomiui sangja poster
Jukeomiui sangja posterArtifact, 1955Photo: U.S.I.S., © 1955 · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Hwanghon yeolcha poster
Hwanghon yeolcha posterArtifact, 1957Photo: Dong-kwang Films, © 1957 · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Choseol poster
Choseol posterArtifact, 1958Photo: Korean Art Movies, © 1958 · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Bongseonhwa poster
Bongseonhwa posterArtifact, 1956Photo: Kim Ki-Yeong Production, © 1956 · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Hwanghon yeolcha poster 2
Hwanghon yeolcha poster 2Artifact, 1957Photo: Dong-kwang Films, © 1957 · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Defiance of a Teenager poster
Defiance of a Teenager posterArtifact, 1959Photo: Hyeob i Films Co., Ltd, Beoma Productions © 1959 · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Madame Freedom poster
Madame Freedom posterArtifact, 1956Photo: SamSeong Film © 1956 · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Yeoseon jeonseon poster 2
Yeoseon jeonseon poster 2Artifact, 1957Photo: Eun-seong Films © 1957 · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Warlock (1959 film) poster in South Korea
Warlock (1959 film) poster in South KoreaArtifact, 1959Photo: Unknown author Unknown author · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
The Housemaid (1960)
The Housemaid (1960)Artifact, 1960Photo: Kuk Dong, Seki Trading Co. · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Arirang 1957 film
Arirang 1957 filmArtifact, 1957Photo: Unknown · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Arirang (1926 film) - promotion title
Arirang (1926 film) - promotion titleArtifact, 1926Photo: 매일신보 · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
돈 영화(1958) 포스터, 한국영상자료원
돈 영화(1958) 포스터, 한국영상자료원Artifact, 1958Photo: Unknown author Unknown author · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
1960년 3월 선거 벽보 포스터
1960년 3월 선거 벽보 포스터1960Photo: Unknown · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
1956.05.15 제3대 정부통령 선거 벽보
1956.05.15 제3대 정부통령 선거 벽보Artifact, 1956Photo: Unknown · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
1956 South Korea presidential election posters 1
1956 South Korea presidential election posters 11956Photo: 한국정책방송원 (KTV) · KOGL Type 1 · Wikimedia Commons
1956 South Korea presidential election posters 2
1956 South Korea presidential election posters 21956Photo: 한국정책방송원 (KTV) · KOGL Type 1 · Wikimedia Commons
1954 South Korean parliamentary election 1
1954 South Korean parliamentary election 11954Photo: 한국정책방송원 (KTV) · KOGL Type 1 · Wikimedia Commons
1 hwan 530217 obverse
1 hwan 530217 obverseArtifact, 1953Photo: The Bank of Korea 한국은행 · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
1 hwan 530217 reverse
1 hwan 530217 reverseArtifact, 1953Photo: The Bank of Korea 한국은행 · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
5 hwan 530217 obverse
5 hwan 530217 obverseArtifact, 1953Photo: The Bank of Korea 한국은행 · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
5 hwan 530217 reverse
5 hwan 530217 reverseArtifact, 1953Photo: The Bank of Korea 한국은행 · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
10 hwan 530217 obverse
10 hwan 530217 obverseArtifact, 1953Photo: The Bank of Korea 한국은행 · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
10 hwan 530217 reverse
10 hwan 530217 reverseArtifact, 1953Photo: The Bank of Korea 한국은행 · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
10 hwan 530317 obverse
10 hwan 530317 obverseArtifact, 1953Photo: The Bank of Korea 한국은행 · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
10 hwan 530317 reverse
10 hwan 530317 reverseArtifact, 1953Photo: The Bank of Korea 한국은행 · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
10 hwan 531215 obverse
10 hwan 531215 obverseArtifact, 1953Photo: The Bank of Korea 한국은행 · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
10 hwan 531215 reverse
10 hwan 531215 reverseArtifact, 1953Photo: The Bank of Korea 한국은행 · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
100 hwan 540201 obverse
100 hwan 540201 obverseArtifact, 1954Photo: The Bank of Korea 한국은행 · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
100 hwan 540201 reverse
100 hwan 540201 reverseArtifact, 1954Photo: The Bank of Korea 한국은행 · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
100 hwan 530217 obverse
100 hwan 530217 obverseArtifact, 1953Photo: The Bank of Korea 한국은행 · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
100 hwan 530217 reverse
100 hwan 530217 reverseArtifact, 1953Photo: The Bank of Korea 한국은행 · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
100 hwan 570326 obverse
100 hwan 570326 obverseArtifact, 1957Photo: The Bank of Korea 한국은행 · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
100 hwan 570326 reverse
100 hwan 570326 reverseArtifact, 1957Photo: The Bank of Korea 한국은행 · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
100 hwan 531218 obverse
100 hwan 531218 obverseArtifact, 1953Photo: The Bank of Korea 한국은행 · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
100 hwan 531218 reverse
100 hwan 531218 reverseArtifact, 1953Photo: The Bank of Korea 한국은행 · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
500 hwan 560326 obverse
500 hwan 560326 obverseArtifact, 1956Photo: The Bank of Korea 한국은행 · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
500 hwan 560326 reverse
500 hwan 560326 reverseArtifact, 1956Photo: The Bank of Korea 한국은행 · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
1000 hwan 530217 obverse
1000 hwan 530217 obverseArtifact, 1953Photo: The Bank of Korea 한국은행 · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
1000 hwan 530217 reverse
1000 hwan 530217 reverseArtifact, 1953Photo: The Bank of Korea 한국은행 · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
1000 hwan 570326 obverse
1000 hwan 570326 obverseArtifact, 1957Photo: The Bank of Korea 한국은행 · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
1000 hwan 570326 reverse
1000 hwan 570326 reverseArtifact, 1957Photo: The Bank of Korea 한국은행 · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
1000 won 1952 obverse
1000 won 1952 obverseArtifact, 1952Photo: The Bank of Korea 한국은행 · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
1000 won 1952 reverse
1000 won 1952 reverseArtifact, 1952Photo: The Bank of Korea 한국은행 · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
1000 won 1950 obverse
1000 won 1950 obverseArtifact, 1950Photo: The Bank of Korea 한국은행 · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
1000 won 1950 reverse
1000 won 1950 reverseArtifact, 1950Photo: The Bank of Korea 한국은행 · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
500 won 1952 obverse
500 won 1952 obverseArtifact, 1952Photo: The Bank of Korea 한국은행 · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
500 won 1952 reverse
500 won 1952 reverseArtifact, 1952Photo: The Bank of Korea 한국은행 · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
100 won 1950 obverse
100 won 1950 obverseArtifact, 1950Photo: The Bank of Korea 한국은행 · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
100 won 1950 reverse
100 won 1950 reverseArtifact, 1950Photo: The Bank of Korea 한국은행 · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
10 000 Won of Olympic Seoul Diving - 1987
10 000 Won of Olympic Seoul Diving - 1987Artifact, 1987Photo: Windrain · CC0 · Wikimedia Commons
Commemorative stamps released by Japan's colonial rule of Korea
Commemorative stamps released by Japan's colonial rule of KoreaArtifact, 1946Photo: Scan by Carpkazu · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Korea airmail stamp 1200won
Korea airmail stamp 1200wonArtifact, 1952Photo: Korea Post · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Korea airmail stamp 4200won
Korea airmail stamp 4200wonArtifact, 1952Photo: Korea Post · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Dokdo sk 1954
Dokdo sk 1954Artifact, 1954Photo: Unknown · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
South Korean "Tokto" postage stamps, c. 1954
South Korean "Tokto" postage stamps, c. 1954Artifact, 1954Photo: ROK Post · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Southkoreastampday50hwan1956scott233
Southkoreastampday50hwan1956scott233Artifact, 1956Photo: scanned by User:Nickpo · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Dryocopus javensis richardsi 대한민국 우표
Dryocopus javensis richardsi 대한민국 우표Artifact, 1961Photo: 대한민국 우표 · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
May 16 coup 1 year anniversary stamp 2
May 16 coup 1 year anniversary stamp 2Artifact, 1962Photo: Ministry of Communications, Republic of Korea; Take a Pictu… · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
May 16 coup 1 year anniversary stamp
May 16 coup 1 year anniversary stampArtifact, 1962Photo: Ministry of Communications, Republic of Korea; Take a Pictu… · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Philately 90 years anniversary stamp
Philately 90 years anniversary stampArtifact, 1974Photo: Ministry of Communications, Republic of Korea; Take a Pictu… · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Meteric 100 years Anniversary (South Korea)
Meteric 100 years Anniversary (South Korea)Artifact, 1975Photo: Ministry of Communications, Republic of Korea; Take a Pictu… · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Anniversary of 20th memorial day of south korea stamp
Anniversary of 20th memorial day of south korea stampArtifact, 1975Photo: Ministry of Communications, Republic of Korea; Take a Pictu… · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Build completion of National Assembly Building of South Korea anniversity stamp
Build completion of National Assembly Building of South Korea anniversity stampArtifact, 1975Photo: Ministry of Communications, Republic of Korea; Take a Pictu… · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Seoul metro anniversiry
Seoul metro anniversiryArtifact, 1974Photo: Ministry of Communications, Republic of Korea; Take a Pictu… · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
少女를 輪姦 群山서 美軍三名이
少女를 輪姦 群山서 美軍三名이Artifact, 1954Photo: Dong-a Ilbo · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
한국일보 창간호(1954년 6월 9일)
한국일보 창간호(1954년 6월 9일)Artifact, 1954Photo: 이강민 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Murder of Comfort women
Murder of Comfort womenArtifact, 1957Photo: Dong-a Ilbo · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
慰安婦 敎養講習 伊淡支署主催로
慰安婦 敎養講習 伊淡支署主催로Artifact, 1961Photo: Dong-a Ilbo · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
慰安婦 敎養講習 伊淡支署主催로2
慰安婦 敎養講習 伊淡支署主催로2Artifact, 1961Photo: Dong-a Ilbo · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
국제신보 1961년 4월 7일
국제신보 1961년 4월 7일Artifact, 1961Photo: 한국학중앙연구원 · KOGL Type 1 · Wikimedia Commons
1963년 10월 13일자 동아일보 호외 2-2
1963년 10월 13일자 동아일보 호외 2-2Artifact, 1963Photo: 동아일보 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
1963년 10월 13일자 동아일보 호외 2-1
1963년 10월 13일자 동아일보 호외 2-1Artifact, 1963Photo: 동아일보 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
First National Population Census Q&A South Korea 1949
First National Population Census Q&A South Korea 1949Artifact, 1949Photo: National Museum of Korea · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
FRUS19510719
FRUS195107191951Photo: Unknown · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
공중전화기 (1986.05)
공중전화기 (1986.05)1986Photo: 국립민속박물관 · KOGL Type 1 · Wikimedia Commons
The Olympic Lottery (1986.09.14, Back)
The Olympic Lottery (1986.09.14, Back)Artifact, 1986Photo: 국립민속박물관 · KOGL Type 1 · Wikimedia Commons
The Olympic Lottery (1986.09.14, Front)
The Olympic Lottery (1986.09.14, Front)Artifact, 1986Photo: 국립민속박물관 · KOGL Type 1 · Wikimedia Commons
Keijo map circa 1930
Keijo map circa 1930Artifact, 1930Photo: Unknown author Unknown author · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Official residence of Governor General of Korea, Yongsan 02
Official residence of Governor General of Korea, Yongsan 02Artifact, 1946Photo: U.S. Army Map Service · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Map of Korean Government-General Office
Map of Korean Government-General OfficeArtifact, 1946Photo: U.S. Army Map Service · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Official residence of Governor General of Korea, Namsan 02
Official residence of Governor General of Korea, Namsan 02Artifact, 1946Photo: U.S. Army Map Service · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Gyeongmudae 02
Gyeongmudae 02Artifact, 1946Photo: U.S. Army Map Service · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Gyeongjoobudo
GyeongjoobudoArtifact, 1861Photo: Kim Jeong-ho · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Daedongyeojido (Gyujanggak) 01-07
Daedongyeojido (Gyujanggak) 01-07Artifact, 1861Photo: ko:김정호 · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Daedongyeojido (Gyujanggak) 01-08
Daedongyeojido (Gyujanggak) 01-08Artifact, 1861Photo: ko:김정호 · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Daedongyeojido (Gyujanggak) 13-04
Daedongyeojido (Gyujanggak) 13-04Artifact, 1861Photo: ko:김정호 · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
뚝도(1927)(25000-1)
뚝도(1927)(25000-1)Artifact, 1927Photo: 조선총독부 · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
영등포(1936)(10000-1)
영등포(1936)(10000-1)Artifact, 1936Photo: Unknown author Unknown author · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Ca. 1910 map of Seoul ny the Japan Tourist Bureau
Ca. 1910 map of Seoul ny the Japan Tourist BureauArtifact, 1910Photo: 조선철도호텔 · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Le Tour du monde-63-p312
Le Tour du monde-63-p312Artifact, 1892Photo: Le Tour du monde · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
1922년경 경성 관광안내도
1922년경 경성 관광안내도Artifact, 1922Photo: 海市商會 · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
'75년 건설사업계획도, 1975 Seoul Development Plan
'75년 건설사업계획도, 1975 Seoul Development PlanArtifact, 1975Photo: 서울특별시 · KOGL Type 1 · Wikimedia Commons
Haehaejoa jundo 1850
Haehaejoa jundo 1850Artifact, 1850Photo: Unknown · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Jeonjujido
JeonjujidoArtifact, 1910Photo: Unknown author Unknown author · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
La-coree-ou-tchosen-7
La-coree-ou-tchosen-7Artifact, 1894Photo: Unknown (the image was published in a book written by Charl… · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Korean map Haedongsamgukdo
Korean map HaedongsamgukdoArtifact, 1886Photo: Anonymous Unknown author · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Hamilton - En Corée - p036
Hamilton - En Corée - p036Artifact, 1904Photo: Picture published to illustrate a book written by Angus Ham… · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Le Tour du monde, nouvelle série-10-p134
Le Tour du monde, nouvelle série-10-p134Artifact, 1904Photo: Le Tour du monde · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

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