{"id":7854,"date":"2025-06-23T11:29:08","date_gmt":"2025-06-23T11:29:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/7854\/"},"modified":"2025-06-23T11:29:08","modified_gmt":"2025-06-23T11:29:08","slug":"ionq-expands-quantum-computing-presence-in-south-korea-through-strategic-partnerships","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/7854\/","title":{"rendered":"IonQ Expands Quantum Computing Presence in South Korea Through Strategic Partnerships"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"bwalignc\">\nIonQ executives to present the company\u2019s updated technology roadmap and highlight strategic collaborations in South Korea<\/p>\n<p>    COLLEGE PARK, Md.&#8211;(BUSINESS WIRE)&#8211;<br \/>\nIonQ (NYSE: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stocktitan.net\/overview\/IONQ\" title=\"View IONQ stock overview\" class=\"symbol-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">IONQ<\/a>), a leading commercial quantum computing and networking company, today announced its participation in Quantum Korea 2025, taking place June 24\u201326 at the aT Center in Seoul. As part of its ongoing commitment to quantum education and ecosystem development, IonQ will also collaborate with Sungkyunkwan University to support a quantum hackathon aimed at fostering the next generation of quantum talent in South Korea.<\/p>\n<p>\nIonQ Chief Marketing Officer Margaret Arakawa and Chief Revenue Officer Rima Alameddine are scheduled to present the company\u2019s updated technology and business roadmap following the recent acquisitions of Oxford Ionics and Lightsynq, and a majority stake in ID Quantique (IDQ). The exhibit floor presentation entitled \u201cExploring Quantum\u201d is scheduled for Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 2:15 pm local time. IonQ will also demonstrate the IDQ Solteris Network Appliance, part of IDQ\u2019s Quantum Safe Ecosystem, designed to upgrade network infrastructure with quantum-safe encryption.<\/p>\n<p>\nThis year marks IonQ\u2019s third consecutive sponsorship of Quantum Korea, a leading conference organized by South Korea\u2019s Ministry of Science and ICT that explores global trends in quantum innovations. IonQ executives will participate in key sessions, presenting updates on the company\u2019s technology roadmap and highlighting collaborations with South Korean partners.<\/p>\n<p>\n\u201cGlobal partnerships have been fundamental to IonQ\u2019s growth, and our collaborations in South Korea are among the most impactful,\u201d said Niccolo de Masi, CEO of IonQ. \u201cWe\u2019re proud to contribute to the vibrant quantum ecosystem in South Korea and to support initiatives that cultivate the next generation of quantum innovators.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\nIonQ\u2019s sponsorship of Quantum Korea continues its ongoing support of South Korea\u2019s quantum initiatives. The company has contributed to Korea\u2019s National Quantum Strategy and supported multiple quantum hackathons and academic initiatives. Most recently, IonQ signed agreements with <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fionq.com%2Fnews%2Fionq-and-seoul-national-universitys-center-for-quantum-information-science&amp;esheet=54280096&amp;newsitemid=20250623062556&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Seoul+National+University&amp;index=1&amp;md5=2175dbae591ca2df517e91e77aac1bd4\" shape=\"rect\" target=\"_blank\">Seoul National University<\/a> and <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Finvestors.ionq.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-details%2F2021%2FIonQ-and-South-Koreas-Q-Center-Announce-Three-Year-Quantum-Alliance%2Fdefault.aspx&amp;esheet=54280096&amp;newsitemid=20250623062556&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Sungkyunkwan+University&amp;index=2&amp;md5=34753e2d03e8a3e7579aa2e2925f4ccf\" shape=\"rect\" target=\"_blank\">Sungkyunkwan University<\/a> to support quantum research and workforce development. IonQ also signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fionq.com%2Fnews%2Fionq-and-busan-metropolitan-city-sign-memorandum-of-understanding-to-drive&amp;esheet=54280096&amp;newsitemid=20250623062556&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Busan+Metropolitan+City&amp;index=3&amp;md5=37f06ce1dca771a329464130ed1dac0e\" shape=\"rect\" target=\"_blank\">Busan Metropolitan City<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fionq.com%2Fnews%2Fionq-signs-mou-with-intellian-deepening-its-commitment-to-advancing-south&amp;esheet=54280096&amp;newsitemid=20250623062556&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Intellian&amp;index=4&amp;md5=3dca0177498780fbfe0345927c791204\" shape=\"rect\" target=\"_blank\">Intellian<\/a>, and the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fionq.com%2Fnews%2Fionq-signs-mou-with-kisti-to-accelerate-south-koreas-role-in-the-global&amp;esheet=54280096&amp;newsitemid=20250623062556&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Korea+Institute+of+Science+and+Technology+Information&amp;index=5&amp;md5=b7ce8d827c990d53e90e20f3e7d49c23\" shape=\"rect\" target=\"_blank\">Korea Institute of Science and Technology Information<\/a> (KISTI), with the intent to integrate IonQ\u2019s quantum technology into South Korea\u2019s high-performance computing infrastructure and support talent development initiatives. IonQ also announced plans to enter into a global quantum strategic partnership with <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fionq.com%2Fnews%2Fionq-to-acquire-id-quantique-enter-into-strategic-partnership-with-sk&amp;esheet=54280096&amp;newsitemid=20250623062556&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=SK+Telecom&amp;index=6&amp;md5=db55636d344893481fd7c5212ac51f9b\" shape=\"rect\" target=\"_blank\">SK Telecom<\/a>, South Korea\u2019s largest wireless telecommunications operator.<\/p>\n<p>\nConference attendees can meet IonQ representatives at Booth #B-07 where they can learn more about the company\u2019s roadmap, and its latest quantum networking innovations.<\/p>\n<p>\n<b>About IonQ<\/b><\/p>\n<p>\nIonQ, Inc. is a leading commercial quantum computing and networking company, delivering high-performance systems aimed at solving the world\u2019s largest and most complex commercial and research use cases. IonQ\u2019s current generation quantum computers, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fionq.com%2Fquantum-systems%2Fforte&amp;esheet=54280096&amp;newsitemid=20250623062556&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=IonQ+Forte&amp;index=7&amp;md5=bbe5f90ab34f91491e7a0d462f68c0a8\" shape=\"rect\" target=\"_blank\">IonQ Forte<\/a> and <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fionq.com%2Fquantum-systems%2Fforte-enterprise&amp;esheet=54280096&amp;newsitemid=20250623062556&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=IonQ+Forte+Enterprise&amp;index=8&amp;md5=281e109295fab295433fd72e3a86d507\" shape=\"rect\" target=\"_blank\">IonQ Forte Enterprise<\/a>, are the latest in a line of cutting-edge systems and represent the forefront of the company\u2019s technological roadmap as it advances toward its goal of building quantum computers with 2 million physical qubits by 2030. The company\u2019s innovative technology and rapid growth were recognized in Newsweek\u2019s 2025 Excellence Index 1000, Forbes\u2019 2025 Most Successful Mid-Cap Companies list, and Built In\u2019s 2025 100 Best Midsize Places to Work in Washington DC and Seattle, respectively. Available through all major cloud providers, IonQ is making quantum computing more accessible and impactful than ever before. Learn more at IonQ.com.<\/p>\n<p>\n<b>IonQ Forward-Looking Statements<\/b><\/p>\n<p>\nThis press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Some of the forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking words. Statements that are not historical in nature, including the words \u201cadvances,\u201d \u201caimed,\u201d \u201cavailable,\u201d \u201ccommitment,\u201d \u201ccontribute,\u201d \u201ccutting-edge,\u201d \u201cdelivering,\u201d \u201cforefront,\u201d \u201cgoal,\u201d \u201cgrowth,\u201d \u201cintent,\u201d \u201clatest,\u201d \u201cleading\u201d \u201congoing,\u201d \u201cplans,\u201d \u201csolving,\u201d \u201cstrategic,\u201d \u201csupport,\u201d \u201cwill,\u201d and other similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements include those related to the IonQ\u2019s quantum computing capabilities and plans; IonQ\u2019s technology driving commercial quantum advantage or delivering scalable, fault-tolerant quantum computing in the future; the necessity, effectiveness, and future impacts of IonQ\u2019s offerings available today; and the scalability, fidelity, efficiency, accessibility, effectiveness, importance, reliability, performance, speed, impact, practicality, feasibility, and commercial-readiness of IonQ\u2019s offerings. Forward-looking statements are predictions, projections, and other statements about future events that are based on current expectations and assumptions and, as a result, are subject to risks and uncertainties. Many factors could cause actual future events to differ materially from the forward-looking statements in this press release, including but not limited to: IonQ\u2019s ability to implement its technical roadmap; changes in the competitive industries in which IonQ operates, including development of competing technologies; IonQ\u2019s ability to deliver, and customers\u2019 ability to generate, value from IonQ\u2019s offerings; IonQ\u2019s ability to sell effectively to government entities and large enterprises; IonQ\u2019s ability to implement its business plans, forecasts, roadmaps and other expectations, to identify and realize partnerships and opportunities, and to engage new and existing customers; IonQ\u2019s ability to effectively enter new markets; IonQ\u2019s ability to deliver services and products within currently anticipated timelines; IonQ\u2019s inability to effectively integrate its acquisitions of Qubitekk, Inc. and Lightsynq Technologies, Inc. assets and its acquisition of a majority interest in ID Quantique, SA; IonQ\u2019s customers deciding or declining to extend contracts into new phases; changes in government spending or policy that may affect IonQ\u2019s customers; and risks associated with government sales, including availability of funding and provisions that may allow the government to unilaterally terminate or modify contracts for convenience. You should carefully consider the foregoing factors and the other risks and uncertainties disclosed in the Company\u2019s filings, including but not limited to those described in the \u201cRisk Factors\u201d section of IonQ&#8217;s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including but not limited to the Company&#8217;s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and reports on Form 10-Q. These filings identify and address other important risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events and results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements, and IonQ assumes no obligation and does not intend to update or revise these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. IonQ does not give any assurance that it will achieve its expectations.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=bwnews&amp;sty=20250623062556r1&amp;sid=acqr8&amp;distro=nx&amp;lang=en\" style=\"width:0;height:0\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"mmgallerylink\">View source version on businesswire.com: <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20250623062556\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20250623062556\/en\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n<b>IonQ Media contact:<br \/>\n<\/b><br \/>Jane Mazur<br \/>\n<br \/><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stocktitan.net\/news\/IONQ\/mailto:press@ionq.co\" shape=\"rect\" target=\"_blank\">press@ionq.co<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n<b>IonQ Investor Contact:<br \/>\n<\/b><br \/><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stocktitan.net\/news\/IONQ\/mailto:investors@ionq.co\" shape=\"rect\" target=\"_blank\">investors@ionq.co<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Source: IonQ<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"IonQ executives to present the company\u2019s updated technology roadmap and highlight strategic collaborations in South Korea COLLEGE PARK,&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":7855,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[22],"tags":[745,9194,9201,918,9199,9200,9198,9202,9197,9196,9195,158,67,132,68],"class_list":{"0":"post-7854","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-computing","8":"tag-computing","9":"tag-ionq","10":"tag-korean-quantum-ecosystem","11":"tag-quantum-computing","12":"tag-quantum-education-initiatives","13":"tag-quantum-infrastructure-development","14":"tag-quantum-networking","15":"tag-quantum-safe-encryption","16":"tag-quantum-technology-roadmap","17":"tag-sk-telecom-partnership","18":"tag-south-korea-quantum-market","19":"tag-technology","20":"tag-united-states","21":"tag-unitedstates","22":"tag-us"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7854","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7854"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7854\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7855"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7854"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7854"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7854"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}