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U.S., South Korea, and Japan Wrap Quantum Security Workshops in Seoul and Tokyo

Officials cast the talks as a step to safeguard innovation, positioning partners for economic gains from quantum advances.

Overview

  • The trilateral meetings concluded in Tokyo on September 5 following sessions in Seoul on September 3–4, according to a U.S. State Department media note.
  • Government and industry specialists from the three countries exchanged best practices to protect quantum ecosystems against physical, cyber, and intellectual property threats.
  • U.S. officials said the workshops underscored the growing value of three-way cooperation to strengthen the quantum ecosystem.
  • The State Department framed the effort as helping ensure Americans and partners can benefit from future breakthroughs in quantum computing.
  • Yonhap reported the coordination reflects Washington’s broader push to deepen ties with Asian allies as the Sino–U.S. rivalry over technology and influence intensifies.