Ministry of Science and ICT Publishes "White Paper on Quantum Information Technology"... Comprehensive Overview of Technology, Market, and Materials & Components Trends

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The Ministry of Science and ICT has published the "White Paper on Quantum Information Technology," which outlines the current status of Korea's quantum technology industry and global technological trends. The white paper covers a wide range of information, including trends in quantum computing, communications, and sensing, as well as the supply chain for materials, components, and equipment. It is expected to serve as a comprehensive resource for use in policy-making and industrial fields.

On March 5, the Ministry of Science and ICT announced the publication of the "2025 White Paper on Quantum Information Technology (Revised Edition)" in collaboration with the National Information Society Agency (NIA) and the Future Quantum Convergence Forum. The white paper details the current state of quantum technology in Korea and the direction for industrialization.

Enterprise-grade quantum computer IonQ Tempo. Reference photo to aid understanding of the article. Provided by IonQ.

This white paper was developed with the aim of providing foundational data that can be used for policy development, research, and project planning, based on the "Quantum Technology Industry Act," which came into effect in November 2024. The content has been enhanced to connect information on policy, markets, and supply chains, enabling companies to reference it when formulating business strategies.

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The white paper incorporates the latest trends in convergent technologies, such as Quantum AI (quantum artificial intelligence). In the field of quantum communications, it summarizes the latest trends, including hybrid technologies that combine quantum key distribution (QKD) and post-quantum cryptography (PQC). In quantum computing, it covers the latest advancements such as quantum-classical hybrid algorithms. Additionally, information related to quantum annealers and quantum emulators has been added, expanding the technological scope.

To strengthen the foundation of the domestic quantum industry, information on the supply chain for materials, components, and equipment has also been expanded. The number of supply products for key items—such as quantum communications (Q-VPN), atomic vapor cells (quantum sensing), and cryogenic signal amplifiers (quantum computing)—has increased from 453 to 530.

The white paper presents a total of 106 industrialization models, organized alongside domestic and international corporate case studies. Notably, it includes the latest global business trends, such as a collaboration case on long-distance space-to-ground quantum communications between U.S. quantum computing company IonQ and U.S. quantum communications startup Lightsynq. A total of 104 experts participated in the writing process.

For user convenience, a dedicated artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot service for the white paper has also been launched. Users can search the contents of the white paper and receive tailored explanations via the chatbot on the Quantum Industry Ecosystem Support Center (KQIC) website.

Yoon Kyungsook, Director General of Basic Research Policy at the Ministry of Science and ICT, stated, "This white paper will serve as a strategic asset that provides practical guidance for the industrialization of quantum technology," adding, "We hope that quantum technology, which has so far been centered on laboratories, will spread to industrial sites and become a new engine of growth."

The white paper will be distributed to more than 100 organizations, including 17 local governments, major research institutes, universities, and quantum-related companies. It is also available for public viewing through the KQIC website.

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