Korea Post (한국우정), under the Ministry of Science and ICT (과학기술정보통신부), plans to issue commemorative stamps on October 23 honoring Faker (Lee Sang-hyeok), a League of Legends player with T1. It said it would release 140,000 commemorative stamps and related products, including a stamp album. The stamps will be available at post offices nationwide and on the Korea Post website.

The stamps feature several portraits of Faker and images of key moments from his career. Ahead of the release, Korea Post opened a special exhibition about Faker on Saturday at the Stamp Museum inside Seoul Central Post Office. At a commemorative ceremony held at Seoul Central Post Office, Faker received the commemorative stamp from Korea Post Director Park In-hwan.

Background and context

The tribute goes beyond the release of stamps. The special exhibition features commemorative stamps, jerseys and related memorabilia, as well as career highlight videos and an interactive gaming area. By presenting a collectible alongside an exhibition and interactive space, the display offers visitors several ways to engage with Faker’s career.

Faker’s career has brought him not only success in gaming competitions but also public recognition. According to Korea Post, he debuted in 2013 and has won the League of Legends World Championship six times, the League of Legends Champions Korea (리그 오브 레전드 챔피언스 코리아) 10 times and the Mid-Season Invitational twice. These records provide context for understanding that the stamps commemorate key moments across his career, rather than a single match.

The same report said Faker won a gold medal at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, defending the title he won at the 2023 Hangzhou Games. It also described him as the first player to be inducted into the game’s “Hall of Legends” (레전드의 전당) in 2024. In January, he also became the first esports player to receive the Cheongnyong Order of Sport Merit, South Korea’s highest sports honor.

What this news means

A commemorative stamp preserves a player’s image as both a postal item and a collectible. With portraits and key career moments featured on the stamps, and jerseys and videos also displayed at the museum, Faker’s achievements can be seen as having become a subject of commemoration by a public institution, extending beyond the interest of esports fans alone. This is an interpretation; the release of the stamps itself does not establish new records or status for the player.

For fans, the stamps and related products offer options for collecting moments from Faker’s career. Visitors to the exhibition can do more than view stamps and memorabilia: they can also watch highlight videos and try the interactive gaming area. However, the report provided does not specify prices, sales units or detailed exhibition arrangements relevant to purchasing or visiting.

For example, fans who collect stamps should check the price and sales unit before deciding whether to buy the stamps themselves or related products such as a stamp album. The fact that 140,000 stamps will be issued does not indicate how many each person can buy or how they will be packaged for sale.

What is confirmed and what remains unknown

Confirmed

  • The commemorative stamps are scheduled to be issued on October 23, and Korea Post said it will issue 140,000 stamps and related products, including a stamp album.
  • The stamps feature several portraits of Faker and key moments from his career.
  • The stamps will be available at post offices nationwide and on the Korea Post website.
  • The special exhibition at the Stamp Museum inside Seoul Central Post Office features stamps, jerseys, memorabilia, career highlight videos and an interactive gaming area.
  • At the commemorative ceremony, Faker received the commemorative stamp from Korea Post Director Park In-hwan.

Still unknown

  • How much the commemorative stamps and related products will cost.
  • In what sales units or packages the 140,000 stamps will be offered.
  • How long the exhibition will run and what detailed conditions apply to visiting it.

What readers should check

  • Anyone wishing to buy the stamps should note the October 23 release date and the sales channels—post offices nationwide and the Korea Post website—and check the prices and sales units for the stamps and related products before purchasing.
  • Anyone planning to visit the special exhibition should separately check the Stamp Museum’s operating dates and visitor information. The report provided does not include the exhibition dates or detailed visiting conditions.
  • The figure of 140,000 refers to the number of stamps being issued; it does not specify how many each person can buy or how the stamps will be sold. Check which items are available, including related products, and identify what you want to purchase.

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