Korea Internet & Security Agency (KISA) said on the 15th that it will hold a briefing session on Jan. 28 to fully launch the "2026 quantum-resistant cryptography pilot transition project" together with the Ministry of Science and ICT.
Quantum-resistant cryptography is a next-generation encryption scheme that can ensure security even in a future quantum computer environment. Public key cryptography currently used in major digital services such as financial transactions and administrative services could be exposed to security threats as quantum computer technology advances, requiring preemptive preparation.
Since last year, KISA and the Ministry of Science and ICT have pursued a quantum-resistant cryptography pilot transition project for key industries closely tied to people's lives, including energy, health care, and administration. Through this, they have accumulated diverse empirical data, including technical requirements for applying quantum-resistant cryptography, algorithm-by-algorithm performance, and constraints in real-world deployment.
This year, based on past results, the project will significantly expand the pilot transition targets to national core industries such as transportation, defense, finance, space, and telecommunications.
Oh Jin-young, head of the information security industry division at Korea Internet & Security Agency (KISA), said, "With the rapid development of new technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum computers, the importance of information security is growing," and added, "We look forward to strong interest and participation from innovative corporations and institutions that will preemptively respond to quantum threats and lead the future security market."