It has been revealed that League of Legends star Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok will be featured on a commemorative stamp in South Korea. This marks the first time in history that a figure from the video game or esports industry is honored with a commemorative stamp.
The release of the stamp is scheduled for October this year.
Faker is a legend of esports, having won six League of Legends World Championship titles. Previously, he was awarded the “Cheongnyong” medal, which is the highest state honor in South Korea.
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