Community Day 2020

ABOUT KAIPO
KAIPO ACTIVITIES
KOREAN CULTURAL HERITAGE
KOREAN FOOD
PEOPLE STORIES
ACTIVITIES and LIFE in the PANDEMIC

ABOUT KAIPO

The Korean-American Intellectual Property Organization, or KAIPO, is the newest, as well as the first, Korean-American Affinity Group officially recognized by USPTO. The organization aims to promote and support the growth and development of Korean-American intellectual property professionals as well as the diverse cultural and social heritage of the Korean-American community.

KAIPO ACTIVITIES

KAIPO Activities include:

KOREAN CULTURAL HERITAGE

USPTO holds its annual Community Day on Thursday, July 30, 2020, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., in a virtual setting.

In its debut, KAIPO will present the diverse cultural and social heritage of the Korean-American community, Human Interest Stories as well as Activities responding to the mandatory telework program and pandemic.

Do you want to learn how to speak in Korean Language? Please check out the Justin’s new 5 minute video lesson: learn to say “hi,” “bye,” and introduce yourself as someone who works at the patent office to others.

Now, K-POP becomes popular, and you’re no more surprised to listen BTS songs in the street. If you know more about Korean entertainment, how about Korean movies and drama?

15 Korean Movies on Netflix to Binge Your Way Through

The Best Korean Dramas to Get You Completely Hooked

KOREAN FOOD

Don’t forget the Korean cuisine. Yes, Korean BBQ is awesome! Nowadays, more trendy food in Korea arrived here in U.S. such as Korean style fried chickens. KAIPO members also shared their secret recipes.

Korean Rice Wine (Makgeolli or 막걸리)

Tired of drinking store bought Makgeolli that contain lots of preservatives used for extending expiration date? You’ll never buy one from the store again once you try out this recipe!!

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Dalgona Coffee (달고나 커피)

Dalgona Coffee

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Quick Korean BBQ Pork

Craving for Korean BBQ but too tired to prepare at home? How about 5 seconds cooking? This tastes very similar to real Korean BBQ Pork.

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You want to see more? Examiner Park presents a serious of Korean Cuisine show: The Two Men Cooking Show

PEOPLE STORIES

We are all interested in human stories. KAIPO periodically publishes a newsletter – Konnect.

The 4th quarter edition is published and highlights the stories of:

Thomas Hong, 2020 Department of Commerce featured personnel for Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month,

Charles Kim, 2019 Department of Commerce featured personnel for Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month,

How to Help My Child Succeed in School as a first generation immigrant parent, Dr. Youngsul Jeong’s personal story and Webinar,

Hoteler Highlights: Aiden Lee from Southern California, and Seong Ah Shin from Maryland,

Get to Know: Meet the new SPE, James J. Lee.

ACTIVITIES and LIFE in the PANDEMIC

Tired of the mandatory telework program and pandemic? Try something new! Join KAIPO’s new campaign “Wanna Try Something New?” presenting “Something” you can try in this pandemic.

Wanna leave to a special place surrounded with exquisite nature? How about Alaska? Join Dae Kim’s special trips to “Alaska, the last frontier.”

Rice Krispies

The original rice krispies treats

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Homebrewing

5 gallon brew

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How to make a Meringue Pancake by Bong-Sook Baek

Air Fryer Pork (수육) by Bong-Sook Baek

Woodworking – Ocean themed Whale Cutting Board by Sang K. Kim

Rock Climbing by Michael Chong

Community Day Team: Sisley Kim, Justin Lee, Michael Chong, and Thomas Hong

Special Thanks to: Sangseok Park, Suckwhan Chon, Bong-Sook Baek, Sung S. Ahn, Hyun Soo Kim, James J. Lee, Youngsul Jeong, Aiden Lee, Seong Ah Shin, Sang K. Kim, and Dae Y. Kim.