South Korea's Ministry of Science and ICT said on Thursday it finalised a 2026 implementation plan for nano and materials research and development worth 275.4 billion won and will push ahead with projects in earnest. The plan covers the ongoing Nano and Materials Technology Development programme and three new initiatives, including future materials discovery support, advanced materials core technology growth support and training for data-converged new materials specialists. The three new projects will receive 7.05 billion won.

Krafton said on Thursday it will begin preorders for physical console editions of rhythm action game Hi-Fi Rush. The preorder campaign will be conducted in cooperation with U.S. game package distributor Limited Run Games. The releases are split into three versions: Rhythm Edition, Smidge Edition and Project Armstrong Edition, with items ranging from the game disc and DLC costume packs to soundtrack CDs, storage boxes, a miniature guitar replica, an 8-inch plush and a hardcover artbook. The game will be released on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X. Preorders run from Jan. 17 to March 2 via Limited Run Games' official website.