Establishment of K-Quantum International Cooperation Headquarters,
Focus areas of K-Quantum International Cooperation Headquarters. Photo provided by the Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science,
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, ‘The Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science (KRISS) announced on the 18th that it has been designated as the executing organization for the ‘K-Quantum International Cooperation Headquarters,’ a hub for international collaboration in the field of quantum science and technology under the Ministry of Science and ICT.’,
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, ‘The K-Quantum International Cooperation Headquarters will focus on three key directions: planning and promoting international joint research and development (R&D), establishing overseas cooperation frameworks, and developing domestic cooperation systems. It will support the establishment and implementation of international cooperation policies, promote international R&D programs, support international cooperation activities among industries, academia, and research institutions, aid overseas expansion, gather and analyze local information, and support expatriate scientists. It will receive an annual budget of approximately 1.5 billion KRW over five years.’,
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, ‘As a newly established organization under KRISS, the K-Quantum International Cooperation Headquarters will serve as the central hub for region-specific quantum science and technology cooperation centers operated by the institute. It aims to enhance international cooperation and expand global influence in the quantum science and technology field by building a cooperative framework between the headquarters and centers.’,
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, ‘KRISS is currently operating the ‘Superconducting Quantum Computing System Research Team’ and ‘Quantum Technology Research Institute,’ conducting R&D in quantum technologies, including the development of 50-qubit superconducting quantum computing. It has also been officially designated as the ‘National Quantum Technology Strategy Center,’ acting as a think tank for establishing top-level national policies and strategies in the quantum science and technology sector.’,
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, ‘Lee Ho-sung, President of KRISS, stated, “We will actively support the K-Quantum International Cooperation Headquarters to grow as a key hub in the global network of the quantum science and technology sector at the institutional level.”’,
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