Jung Min-ho has worked as a staff writer at The Korea Times since 2012, mostly covering social and political issues. He currently belongs to the Politics & City Desk where he covers topics such as health, labor and human rights. Prior to joining the team, he was responsible for covering North Korea and sports. His article about a biosecurity breach of Middle East respiratory syndrome won him an award from the Korea Science Journalists Association in 2016. He is also the co-author of the book, "Medical Pioneers of Korea" (2019). He served as the head of the international relations committee at the Journalists Association of Korea from 2021 to 2023.
Huawei's 'Happy New Year' message sent from iPhone
iPhone lovers are everywhere, even in the building of Apple's rival. AFP
By Jung Min-ho
Huawei's New Year message sent from an Apple iPhone. Screen grab of MKBHD's Twitter
By Jung Min-ho
Huawei has wished everyone a happy New Year on the last day of 2018 ― using a phone made by its rival.
In a Twitter message sent from an Apple iPhone, a Huawei official said: “Happy #2019 from all of us at Huawei. Our resolution this new year is to give you more reasons to connect to those you care about.”
The Chinese smartphone maker's gaffe was first spotted by famous tech YouTuber
.
The message had spread quickly before Huawei deleted it.
This came after companies in China recently began boycotting Apple products in response to the arrest of Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou in Vancouver last month.
Some companies
threatened employees with fines, confiscation of Apple devices and even contract termination for using Apple gadgets.