In South Korea the decline in inventories accelerated in the second quarter, and the leanness of stocks bodes well for further gains in production over the rest of this year.

韩国第二季度的库存下降速度加快，库存量小是今年二季度以后生产进一步回升的吉兆。

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Accordingly, the decline in inventories should really be considered to be more on the order of 5.9 million barrels.

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But those gains were offset by negatives, including a decline in inventories.

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In South Korea the decline in inventories accelerated in the second quarter, and the leanness of stocks bodes well for further gains in production over the rest of this year.

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