South Korean companies' business outlook rose for the second consecutive month in October.<br /> According to the Bank of Korea,... the business survey index for all industries came to 73 for October, up one point on-month. <br />The reading remains below 100, means there are many more pessimists than optimists about the local economy.<br />The business sentiment index for manufacturing edged up one point to 72 thanks to South Korea's improving chemicals material and products sector.<br />The index for non-manufacturing also went up on a rise in the sports, arts and leisure sectors.<br />The business survey outlook for next month fell. <br />
