South Korea finance ministry says Brexit talks, U.S. rates are risks for Korea economy

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SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea's finance ministry said on Wednesday that uncertainties related to U.S. policy changes and Brexit negotiations are concerns for the Korean economy. In a statement on the ministry's assessment of October industrial output, it said the policy focus will remain on risk management, and vowed to closely monitor financial markets to respond as needed. (Reporting by Cynthia Kim; Editing by Richard Pullin)