Korea Post to issue Faker commemorative stamps
The Korea Post will issue commemorative stamps honoring esports player Lee Sang-hyeok, better known as Faker, on Oct. 23, celebrating his career and contributions to Korean esports. The state-run postal service under the Ministry of Science and ICT said on Saturday it will release 140,000 stamp sheets alongside stamp albums and other commemorative products. The stamps depict milestones in Lee’s…
The Korea Post announced plans to release commemorative stamps honoring renowned esports player Lee Sang-hyeok, also known as Faker, on October 23. This marks a celebration of his illustrious career and significant contributions to Korean esports. The state-run postal service, operating under the Ministry of Science and ICT, revealed that they will distribute 140,000 stamp sheets along with stamp albums and other commemorative items.
The stamps will showcase key moments from Lee's career, featuring portraits of him receiving awards at various ceremonies. Lee entered the esports scene in 2013 and has since achieved remarkable success. To date, he has clinched six League of Legends World Championships, 10 League of Legends Champions Korea titles, and two Mid-Season Invitational titles.
Additionally, he secured a gold medal at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, a feat he repeated at the 2023 Hangzhou Games. In 2024, Lee made history as the first player to be inducted into the game's Hall of Legends. He also earned the prestigious Cheongryong Medal, the highest accolade within Korea’s Order of Sport Merit, in January.
To commemorate this release, Korea Post inaugurated a special exhibition dedicated to Faker at its stamp museum located within Seoul Central Post.
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