Philip Jaisohn published 1 non-fiction book. The best-known is My Days in Korea and Other Essays.
Updated September 2026
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My Days in Korea and Other Essays
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My Days in Korea and Other Essays (1999)
About Philip Jaisohn
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 the United States. He also founded the Tongnip sinmun, the first Korean newspaper written entirely in Hangul.
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- How many books has Philip Jaisohn written?
- Philip Jaisohn published 1 non-fiction book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Philip Jaisohn's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with My Days in Korea and Other Essays.
- What is Philip Jaisohn's most famous book?
- My Days in Korea and Other Essays is Philip Jaisohn's most widely read book.
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