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'My Papa is a Simple Man'

Dr, Philip Jaisohn, the First Korean American

 

by Chang-Hyun Roh

 

 

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An independent activist, the first Korean doctor of medicine, and a journalist, Dr. Phillip Jaisohn (Soh Jaipil 1864-1951), is still touching many lives through a recently released cartoon-made biography.

 

Titled, ¡°My Papa is a Simple Man,¡± the cartoon is a project organized by the Philip Jaisohn Commemoration Foundation (Chairman Hyun-Tae Choi) to celebrate his 151th anniversary since birth. The cartoon draws upon the life of Dr. Philip Jaison through the conversation he shares with his daughter, Muriel. Uniquely, the cartoon was printed in both English and Korean, with the left page written in English and the right page written in Korean.

 

Writer Eun-Hong Lee directed the story and cartonnist Seung-Jo Bang was in charge of the illustration. Sae-Woong Oh, Professor of English studies, Rider College, took charge of the English translation.

 

Chairman Hyun-Tae Choi addressed the cartoon as, ¡°an easy-to-read and interesting medium for sharing the biography of Dr. Philip Jaisohn to inspire the younger generation of Koreans in America.¡±

 

The project started its planning stage back in 2014, but initially faced difficulties finding the right storywriter and a cartoonist. This was when Professor Sae-Woong Oh stepped forward to successfully make contracts with a writer and a publishing house.

 

Dr. Philip Jaisohn is also the first Korean to receive American citizenship. Professor Sae-Woong Oh expected the cartoon to, ¡°instill pride among the 2nd generation Korean-Americans who will learn about Dr. Philip Jaisohn, a Korean-American, and his lifelong dedication to liberate and democratize Korea.¡±

 

Published by the Hollym Publishing House, 1500 copies of ¡°My Papa is a Simple Man¡± were made available to public libraries and Korean schools located in key U.S. regions, to support the literary access of 2nd generation readers. The story of Dr. Philip Jaisohn, who served his lifetime to fight for independence, civilization, and mass-education of Korea, is leaving an impact on not only Koreans, but also on Americans.

 

Established in 1975 in Philadelphia, the Philip Jaisohn Commemoration Foundation is continuing the legacy of Dr. Philip Jaisohn by providing non-profit medical education. The foundation also offers a copy of ¡°My Papa is a Simple Man¡± to those who visit the memorial hall or those who simply wish to purchase.

 

The story starts out with Dr. Philip Jaisohn and his second daughter Muriel returning to Korea after 51 years, to help the efforts of establishing a Korean government post-liberation. The conversation between Dr. Philip Jaisohn and his daughter reveals a warm affection shared by the two.

 

Bright from a young age, Dr. Philip Jaisohn became a government official at just 18 years old, and made a fateful encounter with Ok-Gyun Kim of the Gaehwapa (an Enlightenment party at the time). Since the encounter, Dr. Philip Jaisohn dedicated his time to study Western culture and values, and envisioned the future of Korea as a republic. In 1884, the Gaehwapa members staged a coup called Gapsin Coup, in an attempt to reform the old-fashioned government system, its corrupt hiring process and financial management institutions as well as to abolish the status system. However, the Gapsin Coup failed just after four days and on January of 1885, Dr. Philip Jaisohn was sent into exile to Japan. At the time, he was just 21 years old. On June of that same year, Dr. Philip Jaisohn decided to study abroad in America, completed the high school and college curriculum and eventually became the first Korean doctor of medicine to open a hospital in Washington in 1894.

 

Due to the suggestion of Young-Hyo Park and other old acquaintances, Dr. Philip Jaisohn returned to his homeland and became the Jungchuwon Adviser of the Korean Empire. Under this title, he was able to establish ¡°Doknip-sinmun(The Independent)¡±, the first Korean newspaper in 1896 and build the ¡°Doknipmun Gate¡±, a memorial gate currently located in Seoul, Korea. Such efforts instilled a spirit of independence within the Korean people and stirred their resistance to foreign interference.

 

 

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Following the success of the People¡¯s Assembly, Dr. Philip Jaisohn further pushed for the Korean government to adopt a National Assembly system to allow the citizens to openly express their opinions. Due to his push, Dr. Philip Jaisohn clashed with the Establishment there, and in 1898, was sent to America on a political asylum with his two children who were born in Korea.

 

However, Dr. Philip Jaisohn never forgot his homeland. In 1919, the Korean independence movement started against Japanese Imperialism invasion of Korea. Dr. Philip Jaisohn helped to spread awareness in the U.S. by publishing a magazine about the Korean independence movement and holding a rally. He also sent capital back home to support the movement.

 

His second daughter Muriel, who was named after his wife, reflects on this saying, ¡°I remember mother consoling you when I was 12 years old. That was when Korea was invaded by Japan. And then when I was 21 years old, you were the one who consoled mother. That was when we sold our entire asset to support the Korean independence movement.¡±

 

Muriel continues reminiscing by saying, ¡°It was truly touching to witness the movement in Korea to make you the next President of Korea.¡± Dr. Philip Jaisohn smiles at his daughter and replies, ¡°It wasn¡¯t possible because of my old age.¡±

 

 

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Soh Jaipil(Philip Jaisohn) and his daughter Muriel in Incheon(1947)

 

 

In 1949, Dr. Philip Jaisohn said his third good-bye to his homeland and headed back to America on a ship, where 32 other Korean students were on board. Upon seeing Dr. Philip Jaisohn on the ship, the Korean students made a humble bow, expressing their respect and admiration for the great patriot.

 

On September 17th, six days into their voyage, was ¡°Chuseok,¡± the Korean Thanksgiving Day. Dr. Philip Jaisohn approached the captain and offered him money to open a party to celebrate the holiday. The cartoon illustrates the Korean people onboard singing ¡°Arirang¡± and shouting ¡°Long live the Republic of Korea!¡± as they look up to the full moon.

 

In 1950, the Korean War broke out and this news worsened the chronic illness of Dr. Philip Jaisohn. He asked his other daughter Stephanie to send a letter back to Korea, pleading the people ¡°to end the foolish war and work together towards building the Republic of Korea.¡± The following year, on January 5th, Dr. Philip Jaisohn passed away at the age of 88.

 

The title of the cartoon, ¡°My Papa is a Simple Man,¡± was taken from the last scene at their old house, where Muriel reflects on her memories of her father. ¡°Who was my father? Was he a politician? A revolutionary? A doctor? A Korean independence fighter? At that moment, I heard my father¡¯s voice. ¡®Muriel, I¡¯m a Democrat. That¡¯s all I am.¡¯ Right, papa was a simple man. I love you, father.¡±

 

 

Translated by Chloe Roh

 

 

 The Life of Philip Jaisohn(1864-1951)

 

http://jaisohn.com/dr-philip-jaisohn/ 

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