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Philip Jaisohn (English Edition)
Paperback
Publisher Price: $19.99
Publisher: Philip Jaisohn Memorial Foundation
Published: Jul 25 2025
Pages: 470
Weight: 1.37
Height: 1.05 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
This book tells the story of Philip Jaisohn (Dr. Soh Jai-pil), whose impact on Korea's modernization and Korean-American relations was unmatched. Though neither a minister, president, nor wealthy man, his name grew brighter over time, inspiring many.
He died without seeing a unified, democratic homeland but firmly believed Korea's independence was a matter of justice and essential for peace in the East. His 88 years were a turbulent struggle for justice, yet he remained calm and dignified, like a sage, in both good and bad times.
Committed to unity and cooperation, Philip Jaisohn ignited the spirit of independence and democracy among Koreans and championed equality. As a doctor, he healed the sick and worked alongside renowned American physicians who shaped medical history. Despite his remarkable achievements, he lived humbly, reflecting the true path of a Christian. May this book lead us to reflect on his noble life.
This book tells the story of an individual whose influence in Korea's modernization and in Korean-American relations was unparalleled at the time. His birth name was Seo Jaepil, but upon immigrating to the United States, he changed his name to Philip Jaisohn. He was neither a minister, nor a president, nor a rich man. However, as time passed, his name shone brighter, and his deeds inspired many.
Unfortunately, Seo Jaepil passed away without witnessing the realization of a unified and truly democratic homeland. Nevertheless, he believed that Korea's independence was a mandate of justice and history, and that an autonomous Korea was a prerequisite for peace in the East. His 88-year life was a tumultuous struggle for justice amidst adversity, yet he remained composed and maintained the dignity of a sage, whether in times of fortune or misfortune.
Seo Jaepil's beliefs centered around unity and cooperation. Throughout his life, he passionately ignited the spirit of independence and democratic ideals among Koreans, as well as advocated for equality for all. He dedicated himself fervently as a doctor, healing the sick, and later had the fortune to collaborate with outstanding American physicians, who left their marks on the world's medical history.
Despite his extraordinary achievements, he lived a simple and humble life, demonstrating the true path of a Christian. Through this book, may we reflect on his noble life.
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