🚀 Future Technology: Quantum Computing - The Quantum Security Revolution Begins in the US and Korea!
📅 Analysis Period: April 14, 2025 - April 21, 2025
📌 SK Telecom-IonQ Strengthen Global Quantum Collaboration
SK Telecom is partnering with American quantum computing company IonQ to expand collaboration beyond quantum security into quantum computing. SK Telecom's CEO Yoo Young-sang expressed his commitment to expanding quantum business during a meeting with IonQ executives.
- SK Telecom Discusses Quantum Security and Quantum Computing Cooperation with American IonQ
• Follow-up discussions after equity exchange and strategic alliance in February
• Article Link | 04.17.2025 - SKT CEO Yoo Young-sang Meets with IonQ Executives... "Expanding Quantum Cooperation"
• Follow-up discussions to strengthen quantum network and security cooperation
• Article Link | 04.17.2025 - SKT CEO Meets with IonQ... "Will Expand Business to Quantum Computing"
• Strengthening cooperation in quantum networking and security
• Article Link | 04.17.2025 - SKT Partners with IonQ... From Quantum Security to Quantum Computing
• Potential for future collaboration with SK Quantum Security affiliates
• Article Link | 04.17.2025 - SKT's Yoo Young-sang Meets IonQ: "Expanding to Quantum Computing"
• Business expansion from quantum security and communication to quantum computing
• Article Link | 04.17.2025
📌 Strengthening Financial Security with Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC)
Aton and Meritz Securities have signed a business agreement for financial security cooperation based on Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC), taking proactive security measures against future quantum computing threats. The focus is on building a dual security system to protect against "Harvest Now, Decrypt Later" attacks.
- Aton-Meritz Securities Sign Strategic Business Agreement for PQC-Based Financial Security
• Proactive response to future security threats
• Article Link | 04.21.2025 - Aton and Meritz Securities Collaborate on PQC-Based Financial Security
• Preparation against "Harvest Now, Decrypt Later" attacks
• Article Link | 04.21.2025 - Aton-Meritz Securities Sign MOU for PQC-Based Financial Security Cooperation
• Dual security system against quantum computer decryption and existing hacking threats
• Article Link | 04.21.2025 - Meritz Securities Signs PQC MOU with Aton
• Addressing threats to existing encryption systems as quantum computing spreads
• Article Link | 04.17.2025 - Aton and Meritz Securities Lead Financial Security Ecosystem with PQC
• Implementing technology certified by the US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
• Article Link | 04.21.2025
📌 Implementation of PQC in Critical Infrastructure
Post-Quantum Cryptography is being piloted in critical infrastructure including Korea Electric Power Corporation, Severance Hospital, and the National Technical Qualification System, establishing next-generation security systems capable of withstanding quantum computer attacks.
- PQC that Even Quantum Computers Can't Break... First Application in Energy, Medical, and Administrative Infrastructure
• Encryption based on complex mathematical problems like lattice-based and hash-based
• Article Link | 04.14.2025 - PQC Being Applied to Power, Hospital, and Administrative Systems
• Pilot applications in KEPCO remote metering, Severance Hospital EMR, and National Technical Qualification System
• Article Link | 04.14.2025 - [Digital Insight] How Quantum Technology Will Change the Security Paradigm
• Rise of Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) and Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) technologies
• Article Link | 04.21.2025 - Can Quantum Computers Hack Bitcoin?
• Analysis of potential quantum computer threats to cryptocurrency security systems
• Article Link | 04.19.2025 - Trump Administration: "Quantum is a National Priority"... Adopting it Across Security, Space, and Infrastructure
• US government accelerating transition to Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) systems
• Article Link | 04.21.2025
📌 Development of Domestic Quantum Industry Ecosystem
Government and research institutions are leading various initiatives to develop and popularize quantum computers, strengthening national competitiveness and promoting the industrialization of quantum technology.
- [On-site] Quantum Technology Excites the 'Boring City'
• Standard research institute operating docent-style explanation programs for quantum computers
• Article Link | 04.21.2025 - Quantum Machine Learning Set to Transform Industries Including Healthcare
• Government launching Quantum Strategy Committee and strategic R&D initiatives
• Article Link | 04.20.2025 - Even SKT's Yoo Young-sang is Impressed by IonQ's Quantum Computer... "Trapping Ions with Electric Fields for Qubits"
• Potential practical applications of quantum computer communications and PQC
• Article Link | 04.20.2025 - [Snackable Market] Real-world Magic: Quantum Computers Enter a Different Dimension
• Efforts to popularize quantum computer technology
• Article Link | 04.21.2025 - Three Major Telecom Companies Focus on '58 Trillion Won' Quantum Business
• Telecom companies expanding into quantum business
• Article Link | 04.20.2025
📌 Global Quantum Computer Technology Competition and Outlook
Global companies like Google and IonQ are accelerating quantum computer technology development, while issues such as technology fraud scandals and international cooperation are emerging. Competition is expected to intensify as quantum computer technology approaches practical application.
- Google Aims to Transform AI with Quantum Computers... "Confident in Practical Application Within 5 Years"
• Accelerating generative AI development through Google Quantum AI Lab
• Article Link | 04.20.2025 - "Will Partner with Korean Companies"... World's Top Quantum Computing Company Seeks Collaboration
• Development of ultra-fast computation technology utilizing superposition of 0 and 1 states
• Article Link | 04.17.2025 - Claimed to Predict Climate Change with NASA... Record Quantum Technology Fraud Class Action Lawsuit
• Controversy regarding commercialization of ion trap method
• Article Link | 04.21.2025 - "Synergy with Ion Trap" IonQ's Quantum Internet Ambitions
• Global quantum computer company entering quantum internet sector
• Article Link | 04.19.2025 - Finland's Quantum Industry Information for 2025
• Finland's 8 strategies including quantum capability centers and computing infrastructure
• Article Link | 04.21.2025
📈 AI-Based Stock Recommendations
| Company | Recommendation Reason |
|---|---|
| SK Telecom | Growth potential through strategic alliance with IonQ and expansion of quantum security business |
| Aton | Leading Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) technology and expected expansion of security solutions to financial sector |
| Meritz Securities | Enhanced digital competitiveness through proactive adoption of PQC for financial security |
| Korea Electric Power Corporation | Potential to strengthen smart grid security through participation in PQC pilot projects |
| Samsung Electronics | Potential entry into quantum computing market leveraging quantum technology research investments and semiconductor expertise |
🔑 Key Keywords
Quantum Computer, Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC), SK Telecom, IonQ, Financial Security, Infrastructure Security, Quantum Machine Learning, Harvest Now Decrypt Later, Aton, Meritz Securities