South Korea relies on ID Quantique for data security

ID Quantique has established itself as a leader in quantum-safe crypto, scientific instrumentation and random number generators. By using state-of-the-art algorithms and highly secure quantum key generation and quantum key distribution (quantum cryptography), IDQ ensures that solutions are “quantum-safe” for the long-term protection of sensitive data into and beyond the quantum era, when quantum computers will render most of today’s conventional encryption algorithms vulnerable. Its products are used by government, enterprise and academic customers in more than 60 countries and on every continent.

Most recently, IDQ together with SK Broadband, a Seoul-based telecommunications company and a wholly owned subsidiary of SK Telecom completed the first phase of the Korean QKD network project, which includes 800km, the Korean QKD network infrastructure secures the communication network of 48 government organizations across the country. This marks the largest quantum cryptography network outside China.

SK Broadband and ID Quantique installed the most advanced key management, configuration, and monitoring solution to handle the complex routing, state-of-the-art QKD appliances to ensure smooth point-to-point connection, and the agility to adapt to specific local regulations.

The Korean government was looking for a solution to protect sensitive information and communications between its most critical government agencies, including the Ministry of Employment and Labour, the Ministry of Economy and Finance, and the Ministry of Education and local governments. It planned to integrate each department’s separate networks into one single convergence network for their operational efficiency, which required the usage of quantum technologies, providing enhanced security for the long-term future.

(Press release / RAN)