However, the total value of vehicles shipped overseas rose 3.4 percent on-year to $4.07 billion, as large sedans and sports utility vehicles boosted the overall sales price.

A total of 382,034 cars were produced last month, an 8 percent fall from a year earlier, due to a high base effect and shorter working days caused by Hyundai Motor's union staging a strike in late November.

Auto sales in North America and Asia dropped 11.2 percent and 28.5 percent, respectively, while sales gained 3.5 percent in Europe and 11.1 percent in Latin America compared with a year ago.

Domestic sales, including imported cars, edged down 1.2 percent on-year to 166,330 units due to tepid performance of compact and midsize cars.

Hyundai Motor Co. saw its sales advance 12.8 percent on-year in November, led by large sedans and new models, while Kia Motors Corp., GM Korea Co, SsangYong Co. and Renault Samsung Motors all grappled with sluggish sales caused by tougher competition in the local and foreign markets. (Yonhap)