South Korea factory output misses forecasts

South Korea's factories were less busy in March than had been expected.

The latest government data showed industrial output expanding by 1.4% in March from February.

Analysts had forecast growth of 1.9%.

S Korea inflation jumps in February to a 27-month high

South Korea's inflation rate has hit a 27-month high in February, driven by rising food and fuel costs.

The consumer price index rose by 4.5% in February, compared with the same month a year earlier, the statistical office said.