7 months ago
S.Korea Plans Quantum Industry Dominance by 2035
South Korea's Science Ministry has a big plan to become the best in the world at making quantum chips by 2035.
They want to train 10,000 experts and help 2,000 businesses in this field.
The government will create five special places called 'quantum clusters' to help with this goal.
They also made a deal with a company called IonQ to build a research center in South Korea.
Big companies like Samsung and LG are also helping.
The government will spend a lot of money on this plan to make South Korea a leader in quantum technology and artificial intelligence.
South Korea aims to become the world's top quantum chip producer by 2035.
The plan includes fostering 10,000 experts and 2,000 businesses in the quantum field.
Five 'quantum clusters' will be established to lead the country's quantum transformation.
A memorandum of understanding was signed with IonQ for a joint research center and $15 million investment.
Major South Korean firms launched a quantum technology consultative body for cooperation.
- Who
- South Korea's Science Ministry and major firms like Samsung, LG, and SK Telecom
- What
- Unveiled a roadmap to become the world's top quantum chip producer by 2035
- Where
- Seoul, South Korea
- When
- Thursday (specific date not mentioned)
- Why
- To foster the quantum industry and secure homegrown quantum technologies for industrial breakthroughs
Key facts
- Target Year
- 2035
- Quantum Clusters
- 5
- Expert Goal
- 10,000
- Business Goal
- 2,000
- Investment
- $5.6 billion
- IonQ Investment
- $15 million
- Investment Period
- 3 years
Quotes
Bae Kyung-hoon
Science Minister of South Korea
“The government will mobilize all national capabilities across industry, academia, research institutions, and the public sector to help South Korea emerge as a global hub for quantum technology and industry through the comprehensive plan and the cluster blueprint.”
thehansindia.com
“Quantum technology is a formidable innovation that will determine a nation's competitiveness in the post-AI era.”
thehansindia.com
Sources
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