Question: Are James Curtiss and Jo Seok-Hwan from the same country?
Sentence (from "James Curtiss"): James Curtiss( also Curtis)( March 29, 1806 – November 2, 1859) was an American politician who twice served as Mayor of Chicago, Illinois( 1847–1848 and 1850 – 1851) for the Democratic Party.
Relevant evidence: Yes