Year: 1998

Complete set of 3 stamps made in North Korea, 1998, about Mount Chilbo. Mount Chilbosan is a mountain in North Hamgyong province (Hamgyŏng-bukto ), North Korea. The name translates as seven treasures, from the legend that Chilbo-san has seven treasures buried in it. Chilbo-san is particularly noted for it’s views when covered in snow. The mountain is commonly divided into Inner Chilbo, Outer Chilbo, and Sea Chilbo. Amongst the main attractions apart from the views is the Kaesim Temple, dating from the 9th century.