Statue of Soh Jaipil

Philip Jaisohn
Philip Jaisohn is located in Central Washington, D.C.
Philip Jaisohn
Philip Jaisohn
Location in Washington, D.C.
Year2008
TypeBronze
Location2320 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008, United States
Coordinates38°54′43.7″N 77°3′4.45″W / 38.912139°N 77.0512361°W / 38.912139; -77.0512361

Philip Jaisohn is a bronze statue of Soh Jaipil, in Washington, D.C. Jaipil, also known as his anglicized name Philip Jaisohn, was a long-time leader and advocate for the fight for independence and modernization of Korea. The statue was dedicated in May 2008.[1] It is located at the Korean Consulate, at 23rd Street and Massachusetts Avenue, Washington, D.C., near the Korean Embassy and in front of the Korean Consulate; 2320 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008.

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  1. ^ "Korea Report: Philip Jaisohn / Seo Jae-pil: The First Korean-American". 18 April 2008.

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