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Sangman Kim (May 2008)

1. Give us a 3 sentence introduction
I AM SANGMAN! Oh wait you said three sentences... Oops!
2. What do you do for a living?
I work as a chemist at a biotech company. I'm basically like a bartender but I have a science degree so they have to pay me more. I am also declaring for the 2008 NBA draft , so starting next September, hopefully I will be playing for the Boston Celtics.

Min Lee (August 2008)

1. Please introduce yourself in 3 sentences.

I've been a vagabond for most of my adult life, but I find myself here in SF finally finding a place that feels like a home. I'm still learning to grow up but I've felt that way ever since college. I suppose it's also a feeling that I hope doesn't go away.

2. What do you do for a living?

I deal with IT operations for a biotechnology company, ensuring that the clinical trials for drugs that are in development operate smoothly. That means I tend to spend all my time just talking to people. While I miss my old computer programming days, my current work has it's own rewards.

Koun Han (Sept 2008)

Each month, we will get a hold of a KAPS member for a short interview so that we can better get to know them. This month, we caught up with Koun Han.



1. Please introduce yourself in 3 sentences
My name is Koun Han. I am an 1.5 generation Korean American. I love meeting people, learning something new, being active, and eating/drinking with good friends :)

2. What do you do for a living?
I get paid for being on Facebook 24/7!

3. What do you hope to get out of KAPS?
Meet new people and make friends through KAPS' social & community events.

Paul Lee (October 2008)

Each month, we will get a hold of a KAPS member for a short interview so that we can better get to know them. This month, we caught up with Paul Lee. 1. Please introduce yourself in 3 sentences
Hi my name is Paul. I moved to San Francisco a year ago and love every minute of it. I grew up in Boston for most of my adolescent life and drifted west because of work. In short, I try to live life to the fullest and appreciate everything along the way.

2. What do you do for a living?
This is always hard to explain…… I work for a large internet hw company as a consultant for their supply chain group.

3. What do you hope to get out of KAPS?
Networking and getting plugged in to the Korean Community


Yumi Lee (Dec 2008)

Each month, we will get a hold of a KAPS member for a short interview so that we can better get to know them. This month, we caught up with Yumi Lee.

1. Please introduce yourself in 3 sentences

Hello KAPS! My name is Yumi Lee (이유미), and I was born and raised in Seoul, moved to Boston to pursue a graduate degree in Sculpture, and then off to Philadelphia for second Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture. I moved to SF in 2001 and joined KAPS last spring - it has been a pleasure meeting KAPS members and participating in all the various events KAPS offers.

2. What do you do for a living?

A full-time landscape architect and a part-time real estate investor.

3. What do you hope to get out of KAPS?

In past few months, I’ve made so many new friends from such diverse fields/ages through KAPS. That’s awesome. (Now, everyone even knows where I live because of the KAPS Halloween party) As a typical yoo-hak-saeng, I was so busy assimilating the cultural differences that I was neglecting what it means to be ‘Korean’. I am impressed to see that my fellow KAPS members are proud of their Korean background, and try to maintain their cultural heritage. This is eye-opening to me.

Member of the Month: Duawin Park

Each month, we will get a hold of a KAPS member for a short interview so that we can better get to know them. This month, we caught up with Duawin Park.

1. Please introduce yourself in 3 sentences

My Name is Duawin Park, I have been working with KAPS since mid 2009. Recently became a member Jan 09 because I truly believe in the direction KAPS is going. I live in Pinole with my wife Martha and 6 month old son Matteo. I have been living in the Bay Area for the past 4 years, and glad to be back.

2. What do you do for a living?

I am currently working in San Francisco as a Branch Manager of Financial Services.

3. What do you hope to get out of KAPS?

I would like to be a part of making KAPS a center of growth and development for young aspiring professionals looking for direction.

Member of the Month: Jiin Son

Each month, we will get a hold of a KAPS member for a short interview so that we can better get to know them. This month, we caught up with Jiin Son.

1. Please introduce yourself in 3 sentences

I grew up in Seoul, came to US for graduate school, moved SF in 2001, and love SF so far. SF has a little bit of everything; I can still enjoy cultural things - not as much as NY, but still good quality performances, exhibitions, etc; can enjoy natural things within a few hours drive - the beach, skiing, hiking; and enjoy diversity cultures. Currently, I'm building up a foundation so that hopefully, in the near future, I can do what I love - being with family, hanging out with friends, traveling around, making changes...

2. What do you do for a living?

My full time job is a landscape architect/ Urban designer, but in my spare time I become a real estate investor and an entrepreneur.

3. What do you hope to get out of KAPS?

Of course, hanging out with friends and meet new people!
Well, I'm very impressed with KAPS officers and how they have cultivated their Korean heritage. My vision for KAPS is that fosters sense of Korean community and help/support each other - being 이웃사촌.

Member of the Month: Daniel Lee

Each month, we will get a hold of a KAPS member for a short interview so that we can better get to know them. This month, we caught up with Daniel Lee.

1. Please introduce yourself in 3 sentences

Hello KAPS! My name is Daniel and I moved to SF in early 2008. I moved back and forth between Korea and Michigan growing up so that hopefully explains why I exhibit both fobby and 2nd generation Korean American characteristics. It took me some time to get adjusted to SF (the wind! the hills!), but the city is starting to grow on me and I’m embracing all it has to offer.

2. What do you do for a living?

I work for a wealth management firm that focuses on financial planning and investment management for private individuals.

3. What is one thing you can do that not a lot of people know you can do?

I don’t have any hidden talents per se... but I’d like to think that I’m pretty good at most things... unfortunately, I’m not particularly good at anything.