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South Korean AI and quantum security development

Overview

South Korean entities are advancing the integration of artificial intelligence and quantum security technologies across various sectors.

Initially, SK Broadband, SK Telecom, and the Korea Social Security Information Service established a partnership to modernize social security services. This collaboration focuses on using AI and telecommunications data to identify households in welfare crises, while implementing Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) and quantum communication to protect sensitive data within cloud environments.

Furthering these technological capabilities, SK Telecom and the Korea Institute of Science and Technology Information (KISTI) developed a digital twin approach to simulate quantum cryptography networks. This technology allows for the real-time verification of Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) performance and interoperability using international standards, reducing the need for physical testing on expensive hardware and supporting the broader commercialization of quantum networks.

Entities

SK Broadband · SK Telecom · Korea Social Security Information Service · European Telecommunications Standards Institute · Korea Institute of Science and Technology Information

Timeline

  1. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    SK Telecom and KISTI develop quantum cryptography network simulation technology

    SK Telecom and KISTI have developed a digital twin technology to simulate and verify quantum cryptography networks in virtual environments using international standards.

  2. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    SK Broadband and partners to innovate welfare services with AI and quantum security

    SK Broadband, SK Telecom, and the Korea Social Security Information Service are partnering to integrate AI, quantum-resistant cryptography, and cloud technology into digital welfare services.

Sources

biz.heraldcorp.com · zdnet.co.kr