'코로나19'로 얼어붙은 4월 기업•경기심리...금융위기 이후 최저<br /><br />And now for the economic front here in the nation,...<br />The COVID-19 outbreak has dragged South Korea's business sentiment for April to a low not seen since the global financial crisis over a decade ago.<br />The Bank of Korea on Wednesday released the business sentiment index for all industries.<br />It was down three points on-month to 51,... a low not seen since December 2008.<br />The index was down four points for manufacturers,... and three points for non-manufacturers.<br />Business outlook for next month also fell for both industries.<br />Companies said economic uncertainties and lower demand was making the situation difficult.<br />The economic sentiment index, which includes consumer sentiment, fell eight points to over 55.<br />
