Chapter 27: The Beginning of the Global War

Chapter 27: The Beginning of the Global War

📅 Date: January 10, 1994

📍 Location: NexTech Headquarters, Seoul, South Korea

Jin Hoshino sat in his private office, staring at the documents spread across his desk.

✔ Microsoft's lawsuit against NexTech was officially moving forward.

✔ Hollywood had blocked NexFlix, refusing to let him enter the entertainment industry.

✔ The U.S. government was monitoring NexTech closely, worried about its rapid expansion.

Every major industry was now against him.

But Jin didn't feel fear.

He felt excitement.

"If they're all trying to stop me… it means I'm doing something right."

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The Legal War Begins – Microsoft vs. NexTech

📅 Date: January 15, 1994

📍 Washington D.C., USA

The courtroom was filled with lawyers, journalists, and tech executives.

On one side—Microsoft's legal team, armed with billions in resources.

On the other—NexTech's defense, led by a small but elite legal group handpicked by Jin.

📌 Microsoft's Claim:

✔ NexOS was an illegal copy of Windows.

✔ NexTech was engaging in unfair business practices.

✔ NexOS's open-source model threatened the entire software industry.

Jin sat calmly, watching as Microsoft's lawyers made their arguments.

Then, his lead attorney stood.

📌 NexTech's Counterargument:

✔ NexOS was built from scratch—no stolen code.

✔ Microsoft was using monopolistic tactics to kill competition.

✔ The lawsuit wasn't about protecting software—it was about eliminating an industry rival.

📢 Breaking News: NexTech Fights Back Against Microsoft in Landmark Case!

Microsoft had expected Jin to settle.

Instead, he was turning the lawsuit into a global event.

And he wasn't just defending himself.

He was attacking Microsoft's monopoly directly.

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The Secret Project: NexPhone – The Future of Mobile Tech

📅 Date: January 20, 1994

📍 NexTech Research Lab, Seoul

While the world was focused on the legal war, Jin was already thinking ten years ahead.

He walked into a private development lab, where his top engineers were waiting.

On the table was a prototype unlike anything in existence.

📌 The NexPhone – The First True Smart Device.

✔ A compact design with a touchscreen interface.

✔ Built-in internet access—connected to NexOS servers.

✔ Advanced mobile software, allowing users to browse, shop, and even stream.

His lead engineer, Kim Seung-ho, looked nervous.

"Sir… this is too advanced for 1994. The mobile industry isn't ready for this."

Jin smirked.

"They weren't ready for NexBox either."

📢 Project NexPhone Begins – Is NexTech Entering the Mobile Industry?

Jin wasn't just challenging Microsoft, Hollywood, and the U.S. government.

He was preparing to disrupt the entire telecommunications industry.

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NexMall Goes Global – The New Rival to Amazon

📅 Date: January 25, 1994

📍 NexTech Boardroom, Seoul

Jin sat across from his top business strategists.

📌 NexMall was already the biggest e-commerce platform in Korea.

Now, it was time to take it global.

✔ Expansion into the U.S., Europe, and Japan.

✔ A new partnership with major international shipping companies.

✔ A plan to introduce faster payment processing, years before PayPal.

One executive hesitated.

"Sir, this means we'll be going up against American e-commerce companies. They won't take it lightly."

Jin smirked.

"Then let's see how they handle competition."

📢 Breaking News: NexMall Expands Worldwide—A New Challenger in E-Commerce!

The world thought Amazon would be the future.

Jin was about to prove them wrong.

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A Moment of Weakness – The Cost of War

📅 Date: January 30, 1994

📍 Jin's Private Apartment, Seoul

Jin sat in his darkened apartment, staring at his untouched dinner.

✔ He had started a legal war with Microsoft.

✔ He had secretly begun building the NexPhone.

✔ He had expanded NexMall into a global empire.

But at what cost?

📌 He barely slept.

📌 He had no close friends.

📌 His family barely saw him anymore.

His phone buzzed.

📜 Message from Mother: "Jin, I know you're busy. But don't forget to take care of yourself."

Jin exhaled slowly, running a hand through his hair.

For the first time in years, he felt tired.

Not physically.

But mentally. Emotionally.

He was fighting against giants.

But at this rate…

Would he even be human by the time he won?

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End of Chapter 27