Microsoft wants reconciliation with the South Korean government said it would not give up Daum

Korea antitrust authorities said Wednesday, will not give up the investigation on Microsoft, Microsoft and even the initial appeal of South Korean companies reached a settlement.

South Korea portal Daum communications company filed a complaint in 2001, South Korean media, Seoul Economic Daily reported on Wednesday, Microsoft is working with Daum to reach a settlement, the industry is expected to reach a great possibility of reconciliation.

South Korea's Fair Trade Commission (FTC) said in a statement: "we have been advocating competition in the market, improve the interests of consumers in order to strengthen the national economy. Therefore, we will continue to review the case of Microsoft, regardless of whether Microsoft and Daum reached a settlement."

Microsoft Asia Marketing Director Oliver Rall said, unable to confirm whether the company in negotiations with Daum, but Microsoft is always willing to talk to people, including Daum". Daum spokesman said that the newspaper reported no basis.

South Korea's FTC on Wednesday held a final hearing on Microsoft's case, and the company expects the ruling to be made in a matter of weeks. He said: we are very eager to solve this problem and South Korea FTC." He said that even if the ruling against Microsoft, Microsoft can also consider the appeal.