*South Korea Oct Industrial Production Up 6.3% On Year Vs. -1.4% In Sep, Consensus 2.4%

*Japan Oct Industrial Output Rises 3.0% On Month Vs. 1.6% In Sep, Consensus 3.8%

*South Korea Oct Industrial Production Flat On Month Vs. -0.1% In Sep, Consensus 0.6%

U.S. Dollar Retreats Against Franc

South African Rand Off Near 2-week Low Against U.S. Dollar