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South Korea discusses AI, quantum cooperation at Korea-Canada science conference

South Korea\'s Ministry of Science and ICT said on Monday it attended the 2026 Korea-Canada Science and Technology Conference in Whistler, Canada, from June 21 to 25. The ministry said it encouraged Korean scientists and engineers in Canada and discussed directions for science and technology cooperation with the Canadian government. It said talks covered scheduling and agenda items for the fifth Korea-Canada Joint Committee on Science, Technology and Innovation, and ways to expand joint research.

AI & Enterprise

KT unveils E2E Quantum Security network plan to prepare for quantum computing

KT on June 21 unveiled its future network security blueprint, dubbed E2E Quantum Security, at a special session of the Korean Institute of Communications and Information Sciences’ summer conference. KT said the plan responds to changes in AI and quantum technology environments. The strategy focuses on applying quantum technology across data transmission paths and key infrastructure, including network equipment, AI data centres and cloud, and comprises Quantum Link, Quantum Node and Quantum Vault components.

Industry

U.S. to provide $500 million to SandboxAQ for semiconductor materials development

The U.S. government plans to invest $500 million in SandboxAQ, a U.S. AI and quantum technology company spun off from Alphabet, and take a minority stake. The funding is to develop chemicals and materials for U.S. semiconductor plants, including PFAS alternatives, performance-enhancing materials and catalysts to speed chemical reactions in chipmaking. The work also includes reducing or replacing rare earths used in permanent magnets and batteries in manufacturing equipment.