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Quantum platform research hub consortium and quantum graduate schools step up talent training cooperation

South Korea\'s Ministry of Science and ICT said on Wednesday it held a ceremony to sign a memorandum of understanding between the Quantum Platform Research Hub Consortium and the Quantum Graduate Schools. The agreement aims to build a career development pathway for quantum talent. It focuses on helping PhD-level graduates from the quantum graduate schools accumulate research capabilities through links with government-funded research institutes\' hubs.

AI & Enterprise

Fasoo AI declares shift to AX solutions, steps up push into U.S. market

South Korean data security company Fasoo has changed its name to Fasoo AI and declared it will become an AI transformation (AX) solutions company. CEO Gyu-gon Cho (조규곤) said the company aims to support sustainable, agent-centric AX that delivers measurable returns. Fasoo introduced three AX stages and highlighted risk management for agents and AI-driven hacking threats. It also unveiled three platforms, including Ellm, Wrapsody and Sparrow, and said it will restructure its U.S. unit into Symbologic, targeting profitability by late next year.

Science

Seven South Korean researchers selected for HFSP life sciences international research support

South Korea\'s Ministry of Science and ICT said 7 South Korean researchers have been selected for the 2026 Human Frontier Science Program. The selections include 3 research grants, 2 accelerator awards and 2 fellowships. The ministry said 1,180 proposals were submitted for grants, the largest in HFSP history. Selected grant teams receive about $300,000 to $400,000 a year for 3 years for international joint research.