The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy said on the 23rd that "export permits from the ministry will be required to export quantum computers, AI semiconductors, and more starting from the 28th."
The ministry will implement a revised 'strategic materials export and import notification' that contains these details starting from the 28th. The ministry began the notification revision process through administrative announcement in early December last year.
The revised notification includes the addition of '21 items and technologies such as quantum computers, AI semiconductors, cryogenic refrigerators, and 3D printing equipment as strategic materials.' Corporations and organizations wishing to export strategic materials must receive export permits from the ministry.
The 21 items newly designated are already subject to international export control regimes, with most member countries in favor of the controls. Currently, several countries are implementing similar controls.
However, the domestic quantum computer industry is not in a mature stage but in a development stage. There are also only a few corporations involved in the export of AI semiconductors and related equipment.
The ministry has decided to exceptionally waive the situation permit for exports of medical devices to Russia, taking into consideration the challenges faced by export corporations. The ministry explained that it will change the system so that exports to Russia are possible with only the submission of some documents, such as pre-declaration forms, when exporting humanitarian medical devices that have relatively low potential for military diversion.
The ministry plans to continue supporting export corporations in understanding and complying with the changes in the system resulting from the notification revision.
In this regard, it is also expected to provide ongoing consultation services for industry inquiries through holding 'strategic materials export control system briefings' and operating an 'export control issues desk' within the Trade Security Management Agency.