[The Chosun Ilbo, October 24 2007] Korean Software Maker Sues Microsoft for W30 Bln.

The Korean developers of an instant messaging program have filed a lawsuit against Microsoft, asking for W30 billion (US$1=W918) in damages.

Seoul Central District Court said on Tuesday that software developer Digito.com is suing Microsoft of the U.S. as well as Microsoft Korea, claiming the loss of some W30 billion incurred when the U.S. firm included an instant messaging program and media player in its Windows operating system.