Anna Kook

Emmy-awarded reporter @ajplus @aaja @Cornell grad @MedillSchool master's | you can call me 희경 or 希京

It's the Korean 'han' and ‘jung’ in me

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In absolute disbelief to be nominated alongside such talented journalists🥳 Thank you so much to my team at @ajplus for supporting and believing in me

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The #NewsEmmys nominees for Outstanding Emerging Journalist are @annakook (@ajplus), @ahylton26 (@NBC), @OmarJimenez (@CNN), @paoramos (@VICE), @rachelvscott (@ABC).

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More than 650 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza since the October 2025 ceasefire, while aid has been restricted from entering the territory. Violence has also surged against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank as regional tensions escalate. @annakook explains the latest.

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Madagascar’s Gen Z did what they thought was impossible. They toppled their president.

But after the protests, how do you rebuild a nation?

@annakook speaks directly to the young protesters shaping their country’s future.

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Korean women forced into sex work for U.S. soldiers are suing for an apology and compensation from the U.S. military. Survivors told @annakook they were even locked in detention centers when suspected of having STDs.

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British veteran Steve Masters (@AnothervoiceWB) shares with @annakook how he felt knowing he could be charged with terrorism for holding a paper sign: “I oppose genocide. I support Palestine Action.”

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@charise_lee Hi thanks for sharing my video!

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“It blows my mind that everyone that has a platform hasn't spoken up about it. Not when a whole people are being erased.”

K-pop artist eaJ (@eaJPark) spoke to @annakook at AJ+ about the music industry’s silence on Gaza and Palestine.

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Korean babies were sent “like luggage” to Western countries for profit and their backgrounds were manipulated to make them more adoptable.

@annakook speaks to an adoptee about the new ruling that finds the Korean government responsible.

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In an interview, former Human Rights Watch head, @KenRoth told me he thinks President Trump's attempt to expand his executive power is one of the biggest threats to democracy right now

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Former leader of Human Rights Watch @kenroth says the biggest threat to democracies today is their failure to deliver to all segments of society.

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I have witnessed this cycle too many times on stars I grew up watching. Make a mistake? Disappear. Apologize? Not enough. Try to move on? You're not reflecting hard enough.

How many more people have to suffer before this cycle ends? #RIP #KimSaeron

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How many more young, female Korean celebs need to die before there’s a societal wake-up call?
After Kim Saeron’s DUI accident, she tried to rebuild her life by working as a barista. The public attacked her for not taking a “serious enough” self-reflection period.

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When Sae ron tried to come back to acting, her role in the Netflix show, Bloodhounds, was cut down significantly due to the online criticism.

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What exists beyond, around, and throughout the lives of adopted people and their various families and communities? Join us on Thursday 2/6 at 5pm PT/8pm ET for a moderated conversation with Deann Borshay Liem, Meejin Seol, and Anna Kook.

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AJ+’s @malsaafin talks to @annakook about what the ceasefire means to Palestinians long-term, and how he and his family are reacting to the proposed deal.

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love how mostly young women took the initiative and spearheaded the protests in South Korea

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@womenpostingws thank you for sharing this! 🫶

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Strangers prepay for drinks at cafes around the general assembly for demonstrators in #Korea who demanded Yoon’s impeachment 🥹

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The impeachment process is not over.

The Constitutional Court must vote whether to uphold the impeachment. At least 6 members must agree to remove the president, but the court now has three vacancies.

Yoon has recommended one and the opposition has proposed two candidates.

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The South Korean people have prevailed once again.

In the winter of 2016, ppl demonstrated for President Park Geun-hye’s impeachment. They’ve proved the power of mass movements again.

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President Yoon has been #impeached with 204 votes. His investigation for treason will continue.

The Prime Minister Han Duck-Soo will temporarily take over the president’s role.

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People on the streets are cheering, there are tears of joy.

Side note: It’s my dad’s birthday today. He says this is the best birthday gift😂