ASIATODAY partners with Trump’s most trusted media The Washington Times

Feb 03, 2025, 07:10 am

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Woo Jong-soon, Chairman and CEO of ASIATODAY (center), is seen shaking his hands with Tom McDevitt, Chairman of The Washington Times (left), and Machel Jenkins, president of the Washington Times Foundation, at The Washington Times (WT) headquarters in Washington, D.C. on Jan. 21, 2025. The three pledged to collaborate in strengthening the Korea-U.S. alliance and contributing to global peace. / Washington correspondent Ha Man-joo

Washington correspondent Ha Man-joo

AsiaToday announced Sunday that it has reached an agreement with the conservative U.S. newspaper, The Washington Times (WT), to collaborate on the exchange of information and news content, as well as the hosting of joint events.

The agreement was made after AsiaToday CEO Woo Jong-soon visited the WT headquarters in Washington, D.C. on January 21 (local time), where he met WT Chairman Tom McDevitt and WT Foundation Michael Jenkins during a luncheon for over three hours, according to the Korean media outlet.

Additionally, Woo, who had traveled to Washington D.C. on January 20 to attend the inauguration of President Donald Trump and other major celebratory events, also held discussions with U.S. political and business leaders, Korean-American business people, and heads of Korean companies operating in the United States. One key topic of discussion during his meetings with local business leaders was the publication of AsiaToday’s U.S. edition.

The conservative daily newspaper published in Washington D.C. celebrates its 43rd anniversary this year and is considered one of President Trump's most trusted media outlets. In contrast, mainstream American media outlets such as The New York Times (NYT) and CNN are known for their critical stance against President Trump.

WT has long been considered a key media supporter of American conservatism and the Republican Party. During the presidency of Ronald Reagan (January 20, 1981 – January 20, 1989), it was recognized as the media outlet that most faithfully conveyed Reagan's policies.

President Trump has positioned himself as Reagan's successor, as evidenced by his use of Reagan's 1980 campaign slogan, "Let's Make America Great Again."

In his meeting with Chairman McDevitt and Chairman Jenkins, Chairman Woo stated, "The cooperation between our two media outlets will contribute to forming a sound international public opinion and strengthening the Korea-U.S. alliance, benefiting the national interests of both countries. Since both organizations advocate for liberal democracy and a market economy, this cooperation will also significantly contribute to world peace."

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