Korea Advanced Materials Selected for KISTA Project on Quantum Cryptography Communication Optical Interferometer Module Technology

KOSDAQ-listed company Hankook Advanced Materials announced on the 6th that its project "Development of Optical Interferometer Module Technology for Quantum Cryptography Communication" has been selected in the incubating task category of the "2025 Standard Patent Creation Support Project" hosted by the Korea Institute of Patent Strategy and Development (KISTA).

The "Standard Patent Creation Support Project" is a program designed to strengthen the technological competitiveness of domestic companies and support them in playing a leading role in the international standardization process. This selection is evaluated as a recognition of Hankook Advanced Materials' technological excellence and innovation in the field of quantum cryptography communication.

Quantum cryptography communication is attracting attention as a next-generation security technology, and in particular, precise signal processing technology using optical interferometers has established itself as a key element in enhancing security and reliability.

Korea Institute of Patent Strategy and Development supports securing standard patents for national research and development achievements and plans to actively pursue the preemption of international standards in advanced technology fields through the 2025 Standard Patent Creation Support Project.

Especially, this incubating task aims to discover promising technologies and create global standard patents, and Hankook Advanced Materials is expected to secure technological competitiveness not only in the domestic market but also in overseas markets.

A representative of Hankook Advanced Materials stated, "Through this project selection, we plan to accelerate research and development to contribute to the commercialization and international standardization of quantum cryptography communication technology," adding, "We will cooperate with the government and related organizations to secure competitiveness in the global market."

Meanwhile, the Korea Institute of Patent Strategy and Development provides customized and close-knit strategies (IP-R&D) linked to intellectual property (IP) so that domestic small and medium-sized enterprises and mid-sized companies can focus on research and development (R&D), supporting their growth into companies with global competitiveness through securing core and foundational patents.