Breaking News September production 0.3% ↓ · consumption 0.4% ↓...Investment 8.4% ↑

Production and consumption declined in September, and facility investment increased.

According to September's industrial activity trends released by Statistics Korea, overall industrial production rose in public administration in September, but fell 0.3% month-on-month in the mining, services and construction industries.

Production turned to a one-month decline from a 1.3% increase in August.

Retail sales fell 0.4% due to lower sales in food and beverage and clothing.

Facility investment increased 8.4% as investment increased in machinery.

Construction investment fell 0.1% due to a decrease in construction performance in construction.