Since September 9, Apple has sent invitations and vouchers to journalists from major media it fields around the world. But South Korean journalists were not invited. What does Apple mean by this move?
Apple is scheduled to hold the world wide Developers Conference (WWDC) in San Jose, California, on June 5. South Korea's North Korea Daily reported on May 25 that Apple had sent an invitation to the international media for this purpose, but only missed the South Korean journalists. The reason is that inviting them may cause trouble for apple.
The report said that since September 9, Apple has successively sent invitations and vouchers to journalists from major media and it fields around the world. But South Korean journalists found that only they were not invited.
A South Korean reporter who participated in the meeting last year then asked Apple about the matter, and apple replied: 'because it may violate the South Korean Law on improper reception, apple is unable to invite South Korean journalists to attend the interview this year. '
The global developers conference is Apple's annual event. At the annual conference, apple publishes the latest version of IOS, Apple's iPhone operating system, and Tim & middot; cook, Apple's chief executive, delivers a keynote speech. Apple has always supported the media interview conference. The round-trip air tickets, room and board fees and tickets required for the interview are all borne by apple. The cost for each reporter during the conference is about 1.8 million won (about 11000 yuan).
South Korea's law on the prohibition of improper solicitation and acceptance of property (also known as the Jin Yinglan law) came into force in September last year, aiming to eradicate corruption among public servants. According to the law, public officials should not receive more than 30000 won (185 yuan) in banquets. After the anti-corruption law came into force, the number of people in the workplace participating in Hospitality or social activities decreased significantly.
Apple said it would not consider inviting South Korean journalists to participate in Apple's activities in the future, considering the relevant laws of South Korea. That means it will be difficult for South Korean media to attend the iPhone 8 launch, which is expected to take place in September this year.