South Korean companies' business outlook for May has fallen slightly compared to the month before.<br />According to the Bank of Korea, the Business Survey Index for all industries recorded 73 for May, down a single point on-month. <br />The central bank said business sentiment from electronics companies showed slightly better sentiment on rising smartphone demand and the weakening Korean won, which lowers Korean goods' export prices.<br />Construction companies' sentiment went up on increasing construction projects. <br />The outlook for June also fell.<br />The figure for May is below 100, meaning there are more pessimists than optimists. <br />
