Hanul Materials Science Selected as Final Bidder for KISTI Quantum Cryptographic Communications Test Environment Project

Hanul Materials Science has been selected as the final bidder for the Korea Institute of Science and Technology Information (KISTI) project to establish a test environment for quantum cryptographic communications.

According to Hanul Materials Science on November 12, the project will establish and operate a test environment connecting different quantum cryptographic communication devices and verify whether quantum cryptography technologies can be applied to services. The project includes providing leased equipment and operational support, with Hanul Materials Science supporting the stable operation of the test environment and verification work.

Hanul Materials Science plans to support the establishment and operation of the test environment using technologies that connect quantum key distribution (QKD) equipment, quantum key management systems (QKMS), encryption equipment, and optical transmission equipment. The company aims to check how the various functions work together, from generating and managing quantum keys to encrypting and transmitting data, and to assess the operability required for real-world service deployment.

Hanul Materials Science will, in accordance with the results of technical negotiations, develop a plan to support the resolution of equipment failures within 72 hours to ensure prompt technical support and establish countermeasures if a failure occurs during equipment operation. The company plans to incorporate this into its project execution, specify the technical support and response measures required in the event of a failure, and help ensure the stable operation of the test environment.

A Hanul Materials Science representative said, "We will responsibly carry out this project to verify the interoperability of different quantum cryptographic communication devices and their application to services." The representative added, "We will fully implement the response standard of developing a plan to support failure resolution within 72 hours, and build on our experience in stable operational support and verification to strengthen our capabilities in commercializing quantum cryptographic communications."

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