South Korea Expands Quantum Communications Testbeds Through 2028
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South Korea funding multi-year quantum comms testbeds through 2028 is another data point that secure networking is moving from research to pre-commercial infrastructure. If you operate critical networks or long-horizon security products, start tracking where quantum links and key distribution might intersect your routes and standards choices.
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