South Korea's consumer sentiment fell for the fourth consecutive month in August...recording its lowest level since January 2017.
According to the Bank of Korea, the figure stands at 92-point-five for this month, below the 100 threshold, meaning there are more pessimists than optimists about the local economy.
The figure is down almost three-and-a-half points from June.
The central bank attributed the fall to Japan's export restrictions, the escalating U.S.-China trade war and worsening stock market performance.