South Korea's industrial output slipped in September due to a drop in mining and manufacturing production. 

According to data by Statistics Korea on Wednesday, overall industrial production dropped one-point-three percent last month from the previous month.

Production in the mining, manufacturing, gas and electricity industries shrank two-point-five percent, posting the largest drop in 19 months.

Retail sales, an economic indicator of consumption levels, decreased by two-point-two percent, the largest fall since December last year. 

Facility investment rebounded in September and gained two-point-nine percent, ending a six-month losing streak.