Pusan National University and Busan City to Jointly Foster Quantum Science Technology Research and Industry

MOU Signed and Quantum Science and Technology Center Unveiled at Pusan National University on the 14th
Expert Advisory Meeting Held
Busan to Invest 6.9 Billion KRW Over Three Years to Foster Quantum Industry
Pusan National University and Busan to Collaborate on Quantum Research and Cluster Formation

Pusan National University (President Choi Jaewon) signed a business agreement with Busan Metropolitan City (Mayor Park Hyungjoon) on the afternoon of the 14th at the university headquarters to foster research and industry in quantum science and technology. The university also held a plaque unveiling ceremony for the "Pusan National University Quantum Science and Technology Center" at the Physics Building.

Busan National University held a plaque ceremony for the Quantum Science and Technology Center. Photo by Busan National University

The event was attended by Choi Jaewon, President of Pusan National University, Park Hyungjoon, Mayor of Busan, Kim Taeyeol, Director of Busan IT Industry Promotion Agency, Moon Hanseop, Director of the Quantum Science and Technology Center at Pusan National University, as well as quantum technology advisory committee members and other related officials from Busan.

This agreement was promoted in line with national policies that position quantum technology as a future growth engine, aiming to strengthen the local research foundation for quantum technology and strategically foster related industries.

Previously, in October of last year, Pusan National University was selected as the operating institution for the Quantum Science and Technology Center through a public contest by Busan Metropolitan City. With the plaque unveiling ceremony, the university signaled the official launch of the center and plans to focus on establishing a core research base for quantum science and technology, expanding it to industry, and laying the groundwork for a regional quantum cluster connecting academia, industry, and research institutes.

Moon Hanseop, Professor of Physics and Director of the Quantum Science and Technology Center at Pusan National University, said, "It is meaningful that Pusan National University, together with Busan Metropolitan City, will serve as a hub for quantum science and technology research. We will do our best to conduct excellent research and nurture talented professionals in quantum science and technology through the operation of an open research center in the future."

Pusan National University and Busan Metropolitan City expect that this agreement will mark a significant step toward realizing Busan as an advanced science city based on quantum technology, serving as a bridgehead for enhancing regional industrial competitiveness and nurturing future talent.

Busan Metropolitan City plans to invest approximately 6.9 billion KRW over three years from 2025 to 2027 to implement the "Vision and Strategy for Fostering the Quantum Industry in Busan," which consists of three major strategies and 22 detailed projects.

Following the signing ceremony and plaque unveiling, Pusan National University and Busan Metropolitan City held an expert advisory meeting to discuss concrete cooperation measures and regional strategies for fostering the quantum industry.