South Korea's consumer sentiment dropped for the fifth consecutive month in April,... marking the longest continuous period on the slide. <br /> The Bank of Korea says the composite consumer sentiment index recorded 107-point-one, a low not seen in a year.<br />The central bank attributed the fall to growing concerns over trade disputes between the United States and China,.. as well as the stagnant employment market.<br />The reading, however, is still above 100,... which means optimists outnumber pessimists.<br />The central bank said a positive outcome from inter-Korean summit would likely boost consumer sentiment. <br />
