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South Korea Invests KRW80 Billion in Quantum Future

3/15/2025

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South Korea is taking a bold leap into the future with the launch of the Quantum Strategy Committee, led by Acting Prime Minister Choi Sang-mok. With a substantial KRW80 billion ($55 million) investment over the next four years, the initiative aims to empower startups and cultivate 2,500 skilled researchers, as experts call for even greater funding to keep pace with U.S. and Chinese advancements.

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South Korea is taking a bold leap into the future with the launch of the Quantum Strategy Committee, led by Acting Prime Minister Choi Sang-mok. With a substantial KRW80 billion ($55 million) investment over the next four years, the initiative aims to empower startups and cultivate 2,500 skilled researchers, as experts call for even greater funding to keep pace with U.S. and Chinese advancements.