South Korean industrial output sinks on dismal domestic demand

South Korean factory output decreased last month on the weaker demand in the country. The output declined by 0.4% in November on a monthly basis, beating the expectations of analysts. Spending on construction and equipment eyed the biggest decrease. Experts claim the global downturn and high debts of the households severely impacted many businesses. The Bank of Korea's manufacturer's outlook index decreased from 83 this month to 79 in January.