In June 2023, the government announced Korea’s National Quantum Strategy to ensure the growth of quantum science and technology and to contribute to the global quantum ecosystem.
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Korea has classified quantum science and technology as one of the 12 National Strategic Technologies and incorporated it into the 15 Projects of the New Growth 4.0 Strategy. Korea strives to reduce the disparity with other developed countries by focusing on enhancing its workforce and significantly increasing funding.
The government is actively promoting the establishment of intensive quantum development zones, where government-funded research institutes, leading universities, companies, and a global quantum workforce network can collaborate to conduct research and development, workforce development, startup growth, and other initiatives.
Moreover, Korea enacted a Quantum Science and Technology Development and Industry Promotion Act in May 2023. This act incorporates various approaches to advance quantum science and technology, such as supporting research and industry growth, nurturing technological innovation, encouraging commercialization, developing the workforce, establishing research centers and clusters, and promoting international collaboration. Once passed, this act would provide a framework for defining the direction of support for quantum science and technology in Korea, and the duties and responsibilities of government ministries and implementation strategies. In addition, methods will be implemented to monitor and evaluate the results of these initiatives and provide feedback.
Through the development of a vision and strategy for quantum science and technology in Korea by 2035, we intend to contribute to the nation’s advancement toward becoming a more equitable, secure, and prosperous nation.