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` Visually-impaired people around the world celebrate White Cane Day every year on October 15. In observance of this meaningful day, the Ministry of Infromation and Communication is issuing a braille postage stamp, with letters raised while keeping Australian Curlew design on the existing 170-won definitive postage stamp. The white cane is used by visually handicapped persons around the world as a guide when walking in unfamiliar areas. It was first formally adopted in France during World War I, enabling blind people there to move about safely and efficiently. In 1980, the white cane as its symbol and declarde October 15 as International White Cane Day. Roughly 17 million people are visually impaired worldwide, including 220 thousand in Korea. The visually impaired bravely seek to lead normal lives despite their challenging circumstances. Although we cannot actually restore sight to blind people, we can make a difference in their lives by helping the see the world around them. White Cane Day is a perfect time to help our visually impaired neighbors see the beauty of the world we share. `10. 15`, which stands for White Cane Day, is printed on the new braille stamp, Issued now for the first time in Koea, the braille stamp spells good news for both the visually impairde and stamp collectors throughout Korea. `