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South Korea Boosts Quantum Research with 100-Qubit System

12/29/2025

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IonQ and Korea Institute of Science and Technology Information (KISTI) will deliver a 100-qubit Tempo system to support South Korea's National Quantum Computing Center of Excellence.
Tempo 100 integrates into KISTI-6, enabling hybrid quantum-classical research.
IonQ CEO Niccolo de Masi said the collaboration could address challenges.
KISTI President Dr. Sik Lee noted partnership would advance quantum computing in South Korea, with applications in healthcare, finance, and materials science.

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IonQ and Korea Institute of Science and Technology Information (KISTI) will deliver a 100-qubit Tempo system to support South Korea's National Quantum Computing Center of Excellence.
Tempo 100 integrates into KISTI-6, enabling hybrid quantum-classical research.
IonQ CEO Niccolo de Masi said the collaboration could address challenges.
KISTI President Dr. Sik Lee noted partnership would advance quantum computing in South Korea, with applications in healthcare, finance, and materials science.