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Spotlight on Members: Elina Ahn

I am working from:

Suburbs of Chicago

 

What made you decide to stay on campus or go on hoteling:

I started working after COVID when majority of examiners worked online

 

Do you have any hobbies or activities that you are passionate about? Can you briefly share it with us?

I love camping and hiking. I would love to visit more national parks.

 

Favorite book or movie:

My favorite movie is August Rush.

 

Favorite restaurant or food:

I enjoy Mexican food.

 

Favorite weekend activities:

I like going for a walk, or watch a movie.

 

Any new skillset you’ve picked up recently?

I’m trying to learn how to crochet a beginner-level amigurumi, but not quite there yet.

 

What is your motto?

There’s something positive in every challenge.

 

Shout out to other KAIPO members close to you (any messages you want to send to other member(s)):

Shout out to all my 2022 KAIPO First Year Examiner Program buddies! Hope you guys are all doing well!

 

Anything else you want to share with KAIPO?

I’m very thankful for KAIPO for providing a means for connecting with other people outside of our AU.

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Conquering Alps!

On June 27th, our member Byung Ro Lee, along with his fellow expeditioners, climbed Pollux, a mountain in the Pennine Alps, located on the border between Switzerland and Italy. After enduring hours of climbing, Byung Ro Lee reached the summit, standing at an astonishing altitude of 4,089 meters above sea level! Please check out the article published on DC Korea Times for further details.

Byung Ro Lee and fellow expeditioners at Pollux Peak

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Former VP Dae Kim on a new career

On June 22nd, our former Co-Vice President, Dae Y. Kim, decided to pursue opportunities outside of the USPTO and embarked on a new life adventure to the beautiful state of Alaska! During his time with KAIPO, Dae was an invaluable member of our organization and contributed significantly to all of our efforts and events. His presence will be sorely missed, but we hope to see him again in the future!

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Spotlight on Members: Moo Jeong

I am working from: Vienna, VA

What made you decide to stay on campus:

I signed up for part-time teleworking because I wanted to connect with the other examiners.

Do you have any hobbies or activities that you are passionate about? Can you briefly share it with us?

I am a stamp collector. I enjoy playing various sports. I have been passionate about baseball, pingpong, swimming, kendo, golf, and skiing each at some point in my life and have won an amateur tennis tournament.

Favorite book or movie:

Book: The Illustrated Brief History of Time, Updated and Expanded Edition by Stephen Hawking

Movie: 1987: When the Day Comes

Favorite restaurant or food:

Restaurant: Maru Korean Cuisine & Sushi at Vienna

Food: Al-tang (Fish roe stew)

Favorite weekend activities:

Reading science books, learning about the latest technology, and watching 3PRO TV

Any new skillset you’ve picked up during this pandemic?

Rowing on the erg machine.

What is your motto?

“이봐, 해봤어?” by Chung Ju-yung, the founder of Hyundai

Shout out to other KAIPO members close to you (any messages you want to send to other member(s)):

Many thanks to the founding members who volunteered to do all the leg work to set up this amazing organization.

Anything else you want to share with KAIPO?

I hope to see you all at the KAIPO picnic.

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2023 Community Day

Alexandria, VA – May 11, 2023 – Community Day at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). (Photo by Jay Premack/USPTO)