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Meet the 6 News Team

Hana Kim

Date of Joining WATE: 
March 2007
Note: Hana left 6 News in April 2012.
Birthplace/Hometown: 
Born in Korea. Raised in Jamaica and Northern Virginia
Education: 
  • B. A. in journalism from the University of Maryland
Previous Media Experience: 
  • Freelance Reporter at WPEC NEWS 12 in West Palm Beach, Fla., 2006-2007
  • Reporter/Anchor at CTV 76 in Largo Md., 2004-2006
Outside Interests/Hobbies: 

I love to eat, read, dance, sleep and, of course, shop

What You Enjoy About Local News: 

This job allows me to learn something new every day. I love the fast paced life style and the people I meet when I'm out on stories.

Media Awards and Honors: 
  • Two Communicator Awards in cable news
  • AP Award for Best Enterprise Reporting
  • Regional Edward R. Murrow for Best Investigative Reporting

Meet the Other Members of the 6 News Team

Josh Ault
Stephanie Beecken
Don Dare
Prentice Elliott
Erica Estep
Kristin Farley
Matt Hinkin
Julya Johnson
Mike Krafcik
Jessa Lewis
Jill McNeal
Mona Nair
Gene Patterson
Samantha Saracino
Tearsa Smith
Fallon Smith
Lori Tucker
Ken Weathers
Bo Williams
Jim Wogan
Alexis Zotos

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