Hanul Material Science Signs Quantum Cryptography Communication Infrastructure Supply Contract with KISTI

Hanul Material Science announced on July 22 that it has signed a contract with the Quantum Communication Research Team at the Korea Institute of Science and Technology Information (KISTI) to supply quantum cryptography communication infrastructure equipment. The supply is scheduled to begin next month.

This contract is part of the "Quantum Cryptography Key Interworking and Quantum Cryptography Service Equipment Establishment Project." The equipment will be used as core infrastructure for testing and verifying national security requirements, as well as for demonstrating quantum cryptography-based communication services. Hanul Material Science will supply three types of equipment: optical communication equipment, quantum cryptography modules (X4CMS), and quantum key distribution devices.

The quantum key distribution devices incorporate Sceptre qTx and qRx from Israel's HEQA, while the quantum cryptography modules and optical communication equipment were developed in-house. By combining globally validated technology with proprietary technology, the company has established a complete quantum security system. Hanul Material Science's X4CMS module uses quantum secret keys received from HEQA devices to encrypt data, and the encrypted data is transmitted through the company's self-developed optical communication equipment.

This supply is being carried out with the possibility of application to the Korea Research Environment Open NETwork (KREONET) operated by KISTI, rather than for simple testing purposes. KREONET is a national research-dedicated network with a backbone speed of up to 1.2 terabits per second (Tbps), based at 18 regional network centers nationwide. It provides services to approximately 200 institutions by connecting with domestic and international research and internet networks.

Next month, Hanul Material Science plans to apply for certification under the National Intelligence Service's Cryptographic Module Validation Program (KCMVP) for its self-developed out-of-band hybrid cryptographic module. This module can be rapidly deployed regardless of network environment, making it suitable for commercialization in various fields such as defense, finance, and the public sector.

A company representative stated, "If we succeed in demonstrating this on the national research network, we expect it to be a turning point that will accelerate the transition of national science and technology infrastructure to quantum security." The representative added, "Through collaboration with companies such as Israel's HEQA and the United States' QXC, we have secured global-level technology integration capabilities."

The representative continued, "Through this demonstration, we will expand the commercialization of quantum security solutions not only to public and national networks but also to high-reliability infrastructure sectors such as finance and defense."

Meanwhile, HEQA Security announced on June 18 that it had signed a technology cooperation agreement with KT and that it is establishing a base in Korea to support its business in the Asia region. The company's major partners in Korea are Hanul Material Science, a transmission network equipment company, and Jininfra, a network integration firm. The two companies plan to work closely with KT, its affiliates, and other clients to ensure the smooth deployment and ongoing technical support of HEQA's technology.

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