July 23, 2025 -- Korean Quantum Computing (KQC, CEO Joon Young Kim), a company  specialized in quantum computing R&D, quantum security, and AI infrastructure operations, announced today that it has entered into a strategic partnership with Crypto4A Technologies Inc. (Crypto4A), a leader in quantum-resistant hardware security solutions, and will begin full-scale commercialization of PQC (Post Quantum Cryptography) based security solutions.

This strategic partnership aims to accelerate the development and commercialization of PQC technology and expand it into the global market. It is expected to serve as an important steppingstone for Korea to secure sovereignty in the future security industry and establish itself as a hub for quantum security technology in Asia.

Headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, Crypto4A is a fifth-generation quantum-resistant security HSM (Hardware Security Module) company based on PQC. Crypto4A’s QxHSM platform is a next-generation HSM designed to provide complete security against the threat of quantum computing, based on hybrid cryptographic algorithms including PQC.

Current cryptographic systems (such as RSA and ECC) are rapidly being threatened by advances in quantum computing technology, prompting the US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and other global organizations to accelerate the standardization and practical application of PQC. In response, KQC plans to develop Korean Post Quantum Cryptography (KpqC) based on QxHSM and commercialize Korea’s first PQC-HSM platform. Additionally, through this partnership, the company aims to build quantum security infrastructure centered on the financial, public, and industrial control sectors, and to commercialize quantum-resistant security infrastructure in Korea at an early stage, thereby enabling Korea to take the lead in quantum security technology competitiveness.

The main points of this partnership are as follows:

• Development of comprehensive technology integrating international standard PQC algorithms and Korean Post Quantum Cryptography standard (KpqC)
• Jointly promoting international security certification (CC), including Korea’s KCMVP (Korea Cryptographic Module Validation Program) certification, to strengthen reliability and compliance in the global market
• Establishment of a quantum security hub centered in Korea and expansion into Asian and global markets

Bruno Couillard, CEO of Crypto4A, said, “South Korea is poised to become a leader in Asia in the field of quantum security in terms of technology acceptance and infrastructure. This collaboration will be more than just a simple introduction of technology; it will be the first step in creating a security ecosystem that can respond to quantum threats.”

KQC Chairman Ji Hoon Kweon said, “We expect this partnership to create synergies across technology, target markets, and support systems. Through this strategic alliance, we will secure leadership in the PQC-HSM and quantum security solutions fields not only in Korea but also in Asia and lead the development of innovative technologies in preparation for the era of quantum computing.”