LG Electronics and KT to Jointly Develop Ultra-Secure "Quantum Internet Communication"

Blocking Eavesdropping at the Source with Quantum Direct Communication Technology
Enhancing Security for Future Services such as AI, Robotics, and Autonomous Vehicles
Expanding Collaboration from 6G to Quantum Internet

LG Electronics and KT are joining forces to conduct joint research and development in the field of quantum internet communications, which is emerging as a core technology for the future telecommunications industry.

LG Electronics announced on the 29th that it had signed a memorandum of understanding for joint research and development and technology cooperation in quantum internet with KT at the KT Umyeon Research Center in Seocho-gu, Seoul. The signing ceremony was attended by Jeyoungho, Head of C&M Standard Research Institute at LG Electronics, and Lee Jongsik, Head of the Future Network Research Institute at KT.

The two companies will collaborate on developing technologies for building ultra-secure networks based on quantum direct communication (QDC). Specifically, they will work together on: ▲ developing core technologies for quantum repeaters and networks ▲ establishing a demonstration environment ▲ responding to domestic and international standardization ▲ fostering a quantum technology ecosystem.

Quantum direct communication is a technology that transmits and receives data using quantum information units such as qubits. By leveraging the superposition and entanglement properties of quantum mechanics, it can fundamentally block illegal wiretapping or data theft attempts. Its security level is dramatically higher than conventional communications, earning it the name "ultra-secure communication."

LG Electronics signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for 'Quantum Internet R&D Technology Cooperation' with KT at the KT Umyeon Research Center in Seocho-gu, Seoul. Jeyoungho, Head of C&M Standard Research Institute in LG Electronics CTO Division (left), and Jongsik Lee, Head of Future Network Research Institute at KT, are posing for a commemorative photo. LG Electronics

Once commercialized, this technology is expected to significantly enhance the security of future convergence services where communication between humans and machines is essential, such as AI-powered home services, robot-based smart factories, and autonomous vehicles.

LG Electronics plans to lead the development of core quantum internet communication technologies, leveraging its foundational technologies and research capabilities in telecommunications. Previously, LG Electronics developed a technology that simultaneously enhances security and transmission speed in the field of quantum communications, published a paper in the international journal "Scientific Reports," and that paper was selected as one of the top 100 physics papers of 2024.

KT will be responsible for developing core quantum internet technologies and verifying systems, based on its experience and expertise in wired and wireless quantum key distribution (QKD) technology.

The two companies, following their collaboration on 6th generation mobile communications (6G) research and development last year, plan to further strengthen the domestic quantum technology ecosystem and industrialization foundation, and expand public-private-academic cooperation through this quantum internet communications partnership.

Lee Jongsik, Head of the Future Network Research Institute at KT, said, "Through our collaboration with LG Electronics, we will strengthen our capabilities in securing core quantum internet technologies and demonstration competencies."

Jeyoungho, Head of C&M Standard Research Institute at LG Electronics, stated, "Quantum internet communication is a core technology for the future telecommunications industry. We will actively promote research to realize this technology and secure competitiveness in the global market."

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