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The Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) is South Korea's leading science and technology research university, established in 1971 in Daejeon. It is a central institution in South Korea's quantum technology programme, conducting research in superconducting qubits, quantum cryptography, quantum sensing, and quantum materials. KAIST's quantum computing research is hosted in the Korea Quantum Computing Hub in Daejeon, which partners with AWS to create a quantum technology industrialization centre. The institute contributes to South Korea's 3 trillion KRW national quantum strategy and works alongside ETRI (Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute) and KRISS (Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science). KAIST research groups have developed superconducting qubit processors and quantum error correction protocols aligned with the national goal of building a 1,000-qubit quantum computer by 2030. KAIST takes part in international research collaborations with institutions including MIT, ETH Zurich, and major quantum companies. Its quantum photonics group develops single-photon sources and quantum optical communication systems. KAIST's industry connections include partnerships with Samsung, LG, SK Telecom, and Korean defence agencies developing quantum sensing and quantum-safe communication applications. Update 2026-06-11: KAIST researchers developed a 2D Metal-Organic Framework that maintains single-layer electronic properties when stacked. Source: https://quantumzeitgeist.com/stacked-kaist-material-single-layer-electronics/ Update 2026-01-13: KAIST and POSTECH engineered 3D printing technology for ultra-high-density components needed for quantum and AI. Source: https://quantumzeitgeist.com/kaist-postech-nanolasers-3d-printing/
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