Minister of Science and Technology Yusangim: "This Year Marks the Inaugural Year of Quantum Industrialization in the Republic of Korea"
Korea Proclaims the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology
Minister Yoo Sang-im: "2025 Will Be the First Year of Quantum Industrialization"
Government to Launch Quantum Flagship Project and Strengthen Public-Private Collaboration
Yoo Sang-im, Minister of Science and ICT, stated on the 5th at the 'Korea Proclamation Ceremony for the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology' held at the Korea Science and Technology Center in Seoul, "We aim to make 2025 the inaugural year of quantum industrialization in the Republic of Korea and strive in both technology and industry."
Minister Yoo reaffirmed the government's commitment to fostering domestic quantum technology and industry, saying, "Along with establishing an ecosystem foundation including technology development, international cooperation, workforce training, and infrastructure, we will focus on launching the Quantum Flagship Project, establishing a public-private pan-ministerial collaboration system through the Quantum Strategy Committee, and preparing customized support measures for industrialization by sector."
The event was hosted by the Korean Physical Society to mark 2025, designated by the United Nations (UN) as the 'International Year of Quantum Science and Technology.' Attendees included Yoo Sang-im, Minister of Science and ICT; Park Chung-kwon, Member of the National Assembly; Hwang Jeong-a, Member of the National Assembly; Choi Min-ho, Mayor of Sejong Special Self-Governing City; Kim Jin-sang, President of Kyung Hee University; Jung Woo-sung, Chairman of the Korea Creativity Foundation; and Silvina Ponce Dawson, President of the International Union of Pure and Applied Physics (IUPAP), among others, who celebrated the occasion.
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The event began with a presentation by Hong Jeong-gi, Professor Emeritus at Pohang University of Science and Technology, followed by roundtable discussions with academic societies, research institutions, related organizations such as quantum graduate schools, and quantum industry companies. It also featured public lectures by Professor Chae Eun-mi of Korea University and Professor Kim Sang-wook of Kyung Hee University.
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