U.S. highlights quantum technology cooperation with S. Korea, other partners
WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 (Yonhap) -- The U.S. State Department on Monday highlighted ...
The U.S. State Department emphasized its collaboration with South Korea and other nations on quantum technology, highlighting the significance of joint research, secure supply chains, and global standards in the emerging strategic sector. Bureau of Economic Affairs' Ambassador-at-Large for Cyberspace and Digital Policy Adam Cassady and White House Office of Science and Technology Policy's Brad Blakestad spearheaded a U.S. delegation at the sixth Quantum Development Group (QDG) meeting in South Korea.
Quantum technology promises to revolutionize communication security, medical advancements, and economic growth. The department stressed the importance of setting rules for this evolving field. The U.S. delegation collaborated with trusted partners during the meeting to discuss research, supply chains, and standards, underscoring Washington's role in shaping the global trajectory of quantum technology.
Investing in American innovation, the U.S. aims to enhance security, stimulate economic growth, and create high-paying jobs through quantum breakthroughs. The Quantum Development Group, a U.S.-led international consultative body established in July 2024, brings together 13 countries, including South Korea, the U.S., Japan, and Britain. The group focuses on advancing research, ensuring security, fostering investment, establishing supply chains, and developing international standards for quantum technologies.
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