Overview
- South Korea’s Postal Business Headquarters, which announced the plan Monday, opened a 20-day window for public objections as part of the stamp approval process.
- Korea Post said the commemorative issue will be available for purchase nationwide in October 2026.
- Officials confirmed it will be the first time a professional esports player appears on an official South Korean government stamp.
- The recognition cites Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok’s record in League of Legends, including six World Championships, two Mid-Season Invitationals, and a T1 career that began in 2013.
- Commemorative stamps in Korea typically feature presidents, independence figures, and Olympic athletes, and adding Faker to this year’s 17-stamp lineup points to wider acceptance of esports in civic life.