Eric Du, Vice President of Huawei Korea, will conclude his term in South Korea and relocate to Malaysia. His successor has not yet been announced.
According to Huawei Korea, Du's tenure in South Korea will end soon. While Huawei typically operates on a three-year term, Du has served for four years. He expressed his gratitude, stating, "As I wrap up my time in Korea, I wanted to personally extend my thanks. This has been a special time, not just a job, where I learned the true power of technology, industry, and people."
Du particularly praised the role of the South Korean media. He noted, "In a rapidly changing market, the Korean media has asked profound questions, viewing companies with both sharpness and warmth. Despite numerous global issues surrounding Huawei, Korean journalists have consistently worked to understand the realities of technology and industry rather than relying on simple frames or biases."
He highlighted Huawei's focus areas in the South Korean market, including AI, cloud computing, digital transformation, green energy, and ICT talent development. Du stated, "I am deeply grateful for the serious consideration of how Huawei can collaborate with Korean society and for the attention given to this dialogue."
Huawei Korea has been actively engaged in the domestic market, focusing on telecommunications equipment, cloud services, enterprise ICT solutions, green energy, and digital talent development. Despite ongoing concerns regarding Chinese ICT companies amid U.S.-China tech tensions and global supply chain shifts, Huawei has continued to seek connections within the local industry.
Du emphasized, "Technology ultimately exists for people and society, a fundamental principle that I have come to reflect on. Technology is, at its core, a history of connection, and the media plays a crucial role in ensuring that these connections meet society appropriately."
He concluded, "Although I am leaving Korea, my respect and affection for the Korean market and media will remain with me for a long time. I will cherish the connections with Korea, no matter where I am."
Following Du's departure, Huawei Korea is expected to maintain its external communications and domestic business collaboration until a successor is appointed.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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