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S.Korea says Dec consumption outlook brighter

SEOUL, Dec 29 (Reuters) - South Korea expects to see annual growth in consumer goods sales accelerate in December from November, based on preliminary figures available for the month, the finance ministry said on Thursday.

Industrial output would maintain its recent growth pace in December, it also said in a statement. The comments came after stronger-than-expected November industrial output data sent government debt prices tumbling.