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US highlights quantum technology cooperation with S. Korea, other partners

WASHINGTON — The U.S. State Department on Monday highlighted cooperation with South Korea and other partners on quantum technology, underscoring the importance of joint research, secure supply chains and international standards in the emerging strategic industry. The department's Bureau of Economic Affairs said in a post on X that Ambassador-at-Large for Cyberspace and Digital Policy Adam Cassady…

US highlights quantum technology cooperation with S. Korea, other partners

The U.S. State Department emphasized on Monday its collaboration with South Korea and other nations on quantum technology, highlighting the significance of collaborative research, secure supply chains, and international standards in the rapidly evolving strategic sector. The bureau's post on X platform revealed that Ambassador-at-Large for Cyberspace and Digital Policy Adam Cassady and Brad Blakestad from the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy spearheaded a U.S. delegation to the sixth Quantum Development Group (QDG) meeting, which took place in South Korea.

Quantum technology is poised to revolutionize various aspects of our lives, including secure communication, drug discovery, and economic growth. The department stressed the importance of establishing the rules that govern this emerging field. In this regard, the U.S. delegation engaged with reliable partners to advance research, establish supply chains, and establish international standards during the meeting, underscoring Washington's commitment to shaping the global development of quantum technologies.

By investing in American innovation, the United States aims to ensure that quantum breakthroughs bolster national security, stimulate economic growth, and generate high-paying jobs.

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