"After analysing various data, the Naro rocket successfully put the science satellite into designated orbit, " Mr Lee told reporters.

BBC: South Korea launches space rocket carrying satellite

The rocket, which blasted off from the Naro Space Center at 16:00 (07:00 GMT) on Wednesday, was built in partnership with Russia.

BBC: South Korea satellite 'communicating'

The Narrow Car Company - The Abercynon firm's metre-wide, tandem, two-seater NARO car has the dynamics of a motorbike in a bid to change urban transport.

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