Friday, October 26, 2012

Sales of Apple gadgets in South Korea


Seoul - Apple gadget sales in South Korea are less likely to meet expectations. The proof, Apple has just sacked officers Country Manager in the State Ginseng.

"It is true that Dominique is no longer with us since last week. We recognize there is some speculation about his departure, but we do not comment on internal matters," said Steve Park, an Apple spokesperson.

Dominque Oh, dismissed his position as Country Manager for South Korea. Our Quoted from Korea Times, Thursday (10/25/2012), Apple also confirmed this news though refused to reveal why.

"It's rare for Apple to fire senior executives ahead of the launch of key products. Korea is a graveyard for Apple executive," said a source related.

Apple has been trying to invade South Korea with its flagship product like the iPhone and iPad. But there are still difficulties to penetrate the dominance of local players like Samsung and LG.

In South Korea, the IOS operating system only holds 9.3% market share. Very far from the Android master with 89.7% market share.

Newly appointed Dominique Oh year. Previously, he served as Vice President at LG Electronics.

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