*Japan Jan Jobs/applications Ratio 1.26 Vs. 1.25 in Dec, Consensus 1.25

*Japan Jan Unemployment Rate S.A. Unchanged At 2.5%

*South Korea Jan Retail Sales Down 0.6% On Month Vs. 0.2% In Dec, Consensus 0.4%

*South Korea Jan Service Sector Output Down 0.8% On Month Vs. 1.1% In December

*South Korea Jan Industrial Production Down 4.1% On Year Vs. 4.4% In Dec, Consensus -2%