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Meet the 6 News Team

Hana Kim

Weekend Morning Anchor / Reporter
Date of Joining WATE: 
March 2007
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Follow Hana on Twitter: @hanamkim
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

Recent Tweets

  • hanamkim @RickLaneyPR you should always listen to the wife it's better that way  4 hours 42 min ago
  • hanamkim @newstucker yay for movie have fun!  5 hours 41 min ago
  • hanamkim @newstucker go see mission impossible I heard it was good!  5 hours 45 min ago
  • hanamkim @RickLaneyPR @6News Good morning I am jealous I want your coffee!  6 hours 10 min ago
  • hanamkim “@6News: Knoxville named top city for aging too fast t.co/1Ox5aw8q” Yikes  3 days 2 hours ago

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  • Top TDEC officials fired by Haslam administration

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