South Korea’s Orientum and KB Kookmin Bank Partner to Advance Quantum

Insider Brief:

• Orientum and KB Kookmin Bank signed a strategic MOU to drive financial service innovation with quantum computing and strengthen global technological competitiveness.

• They will collaborate on quantum-based financial algorithms, next-generation security technologies, financial simulations, and joint education programs to develop talent.

• Both companies committed to accelerating the development and commercialization of quantum-powered financial services through joint projects and technology exchanges.

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• Editor’s Note: This content has been translated from Korean to English using ChatGPT.

PRESS RELEASE — On the 28th, it was announced that Orientum Co., Ltd., a company developing next-generation solutions based on quantum computing technology, and KB Kookmin Bank have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to drive innovation in financial services using quantum technology and strengthen technological competitiveness.

This agreement aims to jointly explore innovations in financial services using quantum computers and to establish a strategic partnership to secure technological leadership in the global market.

The two companies plan to collaborate on:

• Financial data analysis and financial algorithm development based on quantum algorithms,

• Development of next-generation security technologies such as quantum encryption,

• Joint development of financial simulations and derivatives models using quantum computing-based algorithms,

• Hosting joint education programs and seminars to nurture talent at the intersection of finance and technology.

Key figures from both companies, including Seung-Hyun Bang, CEO of Orientum, and Jae-Yong Lee, Executive Director of the Information Security Division at KB Kookmin Bank, attended the signing ceremony.

Moving forward, the two companies intend to accelerate the development and commercialization of various financial services based on quantum computing through joint proof-of-concept projects and technology exchanges.

CEO Seung-Hyun Bang stated, “Quantum computing is a next-generation technology that transcends the limitations of conventional computing and has the potential to transform the financial industry. We will do our utmost to expedite the application of quantum technology in finance, secure technological competitiveness in the global market, and lead the commercialization of quantum technologies.”

Executive Director Jae-Yong Lee added, “In a rapidly changing digital environment, quantum technology will become a core competitive factor in the future financial industry. We will work together to build a technology foundation that can lead the future of finance.”

SOURCE: ZDNET