Seoul's mayor is building hotels for bugs

Seoul's mayor is building hotels for bugs
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Seoul's mayor, Park Won-soon, has an innovative idea on how the South Korean capital can go greener: by building high-rise hotels for insects.

Won-soon, who earned a second five-year term last month, has gained popularity in Seoul for his efforts to improve residents' quality of life. Apparently, his ideals aren't limited to the city's human residents.

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Meghan DeMaria

Meghan DeMaria is a staff writer at TheWeek.com. She has previously worked for USA Today and Marie Claire.