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MVRDV already added significant greenery to Seoul with its transformation of a highway into a plant-filled walkway, and now plans to do the same to a large stretch of waterfront too. Named The Weaves, the project is due to begin construction in 2021.

Most of the records that dinosaurs break are in the “world’s largest” category. But now palaeontologists have discovered the smallest dinosaur tracks ever found, which were made by a previously-unknown species of raptor the size of a sparrow.

MVRDV was commissioned to design two buildings in South Korea that contain a nightclub and other facilities, and require no windows. The firm took the opportunity to do something different and created an eye-catching project defined by its unusual facades.

As the United Nations continues to drag its heels on developing a clear international treaty relating to lethal autonomous weapons, South Korea has just announced a major investment in artificial intelligence and military systems with the goal of applying AI to various defense projects.

Clean and plentiful, hydrogen is a promising fuel source, but there are a few problems in the path to mainstream use. South Korean scientists have now developed a new system for producing hydrogen from water, which that they say overcomes some of these issues and produces the gas more efficiently.

In what may be a preview of the future of athletics, Hubo, a humanoid robot, carried the Olympic torch in Daejeon, South Korea as part of the relay leading up to the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics. The robot had to perform a disaster rescue operation to hand off the torch to the next runner.

Fans of concrete architecture should find a lot to like about this recently-completed project in Gijang, South Korea. Designed by Heesoo Kwak and IDMM Architects, the Gijang Waveon cafe consists of stacked concrete blocks which are arranged in an attempt to maximize the available view.

Drawing on long-term data, researchers have predicted the average life expectancies for people in 35 countries born in 2030. Residents of every country studied can expect to live longer, with South Korean women topping the list at 90 years – but it's not such great news for the US.

Getting a grip on drone piloting can be a difficult (and costly) exercise, but DJI is looking to give beginners more room to move. This month, the Chinese company will open the doors to its first indoor facility designed to accomodate beginners earning their wings.

Dutch telco KPL reported last week that the Netherlands was the first country to switch on a nationwide IoT network. Now SK Telecom reports that it has also completed its own network across South Korea, announcing prices for its IoT services and its future plans for the network.

Public toilets are generally pretty crappy, but one in South Korea might make it fun to drop in, drop trou' and drop anchor. Not only does it look like a nice, cosy environment to induce the deuce, but it turns your browns into green energy solutions, and eventually, you might even be paid to poop.

Samsung and SK Telecom are working together to build a commercial Internet of Things (IoT) network across South Korea. The network will serve as infrastructure for various public services and businesses, allowing devices to gather, share and make use of data like weather and traffic conditions.