Philip Jaisohn
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Seo Jae-pil, better known by his English name Philip Jaisohn, was a Korean American politician, physician, and Korean independence activist. He was the first Korean to become a naturalized citizen of
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Graduation from Columbian Medical College (1892)
Philip Jaisohn and Muriel Armstrong, 1930s
Jaisohn, his daughter Muriel, and Kim Kyu-sik in Incheon in 1947.
Independence Gate
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Independence Gate or Dongnimmun is a memorial gate in Seoul, South Korea. It was built in January 1898. Its construction was planned by Philip Jaisohn, as a symbol of Korea's commitment to independenc
Philip Jaisohn
…issues. The Congress was hailed by young reformers and began to establish nationwide chapters. In November 1897, Jaisohn finished the construction of the Independence Gate (독립문;獨立門). At this time he also ended the policy of Yeongeunmun (영은문;迎恩門). Yeongeunmun was the Korean policy of welcoming the Qing Manchu envoys…
Front side of the Independence Gate in Seoul, South Korea
An editorial in Tongnip sinmun promoting fundraising for construction of Dongnimmun, July 4, 1896
View of Dongnimmun from northern side in 1955 before relocation
Dongnimmun and Plinths of Yeongeunmun Gate, Seoul after relocation