South Korea Delays MS Antitrust Ruling

South Korea's Fair Trade Commission said that it would delay its decision on antitrust allegations brought against Microsoft by Daum Communications. Although the two companies have since brokered a $30 million dollar settlement, the FTC said it would continue its investigation.

Filed in 2001, the complaint alleges that Microsoft broke antitrust laws in South Korea by bundling its instant messaging and media player applications with Windows. A deadline for a final ruling is now set for November 30, when the committee overseeing the case will meet again.