South Korea to Develop Own 50 Qubit System by 2027, Catch U.S. And China in Quantum Computing

…South Korean research bodies and private companies joined hands to form a government-initiated task force for the development of a 50-qubit quantum computer by the end of 2026 with the aim of catching up with the United States and China, which have been far ahead in quantum computing…

…However, Science and ICT Minister Lee Jong-ho admitted a technology gap between South Korean companies and competitors in the United States and China…

…”The next five years is a very important turning point in the quantum ecosystem, and if we do not pursue technology quickly now, there may be no opportunity for re-challenge to secure competitiveness in quantum technology in the future,” Lee said in a ceremony to launch a national task for the development of a 50-qubit quantum computer and quantum Internet…

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