Korea Advanced Materials Expands into Quantum and Next-Generation Optical Communication... Accelerates Global Market Push

Korea Advanced Materials (formerly PPI), a KOSDAQ-listed company, is accelerating its global market expansion, leveraging its advanced core optical component technology for quantum cryptography communication and the commercialization of next-generation optical communication products.

On September 14, Korea Advanced Materials announced that, following its participation in the Jeonnam-Gwangju Quantum Communication Cluster, it has expanded its optical component technology for quantum cryptography communication. The company has also completed technical verification of its recently developed next-generation optical communication products and is now transitioning to the commercialization stage.

The company has built up extensive experience supplying interferometer modules for global quantum cryptography communication systems and has accumulated expertise in precision optical path control as well as optical fiber coupling, alignment, and packaging. Based on this expertise, Korea Advanced Materials is focusing on further advancing and commercializing core optical components needed for quantum communication systems, including splitters and couplers utilizing planar lightwave circuit (PLC) technology, integrated interferometers, and optical fiber interconnection modules.

These technologies are distinct from those used to develop the qubits or processors of quantum computers. However, the company explained that its optical-based technologies are expected to become increasingly important in supporting secure communication and quantum networks in the era of quantum computing. In particular, technologies such as precision interferometers, PLCs, and low-loss optical fiber coupling and packaging are key elements that can enhance the stability and integration of quantum key distribution (QKD) systems.

Korea Advanced Materials also participated in the formation of a council and the signing of business agreements for building a quantum industry ecosystem in Gwangju and Jeonnam. By linking regional research and industrial infrastructure, the company plans to drive R&D, demonstration, and commercialization of key components and extend the manufacturing capabilities developed in conventional optical communications into the quantum communication sector.

The next-generation optical communication business is also advancing toward commercialization. Korea Advanced Materials has completed technical verification of its newly developed next-generation optical communication products and is currently discussing product application and market launch with global companies. As it moves from the development phase to commercialization, the company plans to intensify collaboration aimed at entering and expanding in global markets.

The company is also working on establishing a supply chain for mass production. From September 9 to 11, Korea Advanced Materials attended the China International Optoelectronic Exposition (CIOE 2026) in Shenzhen, China, where it assessed global optical industry technology and market trends as part of efforts to secure a supply chain for key optical materials.

Its strategy is to create a stable procurement foundation by negotiating with key local suppliers regarding quality and supply conditions for optical materials, thereby ensuring production and delivery competitiveness to meet growing global demand.

A Korea Advanced Materials representative stated, "We are expanding our business areas into quantum communication and next-generation optical communication, leveraging our PLC and optical packaging expertise accumulated in data centers and ultra high-speed optical communications. The simultaneous advancement of core optical component technologies for quantum communication, commercialization discussions for next-generation products, and establishment of a mass production supply chain will further strengthen our foundation for growth as a global specialist in optical components."

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