The United Nations has officially designated 2025 as the “Year of Quantum,” marking a significant turning point for global collaboration on quantum science and technological innovation. This announcement symbolically demonstrates that quantum technology is emerging as a key field that will drive changes in the future economy and society.
The Year of Quantum was established by a resolution passed unanimously by the United Nations General Assembly. The resolution aims to encourage international cooperation across quantum technologies, including quantum computing, quantum communications, quantum cryptography, and quantum sensors, and to share the innovative achievements based on these technologies among countries around the world.
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Quantum technology is a field that enables innovation that overcomes the limitations of existing technologies by utilizing physical properties at the atomic and particle level. Quantum computers have the potential to solve complex computational problems that current supercomputers cannot handle, and quantum communication is attracting attention as a next-generation data protection solution that will replace current security technologies.
“Quantum technology holds infinite potential to revolutionize all industries, including energy, environment, healthcare, finance, and communications,” a UN official said. “Designating this year’s International Year of Quantum will serve as an opportunity to encourage the international community to work together to unleash the full potential of quantum technology.”
To mark the Year of Quantum, the UN is planning various campaigns and events around the world. Key contents include ▲strengthening the global research and development (R&D) network for quantum research ▲providing quantum technology education programs to developing and low-income countries ▲establishing an international consultative body on ethical and legal issues of quantum technology ▲supporting innovation of quantum-related startups and companies.
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The UN is focusing on providing equal access to technology to both developed and developing countries by setting new standards for scientific and technological advancement through the ‘Year of Quantum’ in 2025. To this end, it plans to build a global platform for the spread of quantum technology in cooperation with research institutes and global companies under the UN.
Following the announcement, the scientific and industrial communities around the world are expected to focus even more on quantum technology research. In Korea, the government and major companies are also actively developing quantum technology. The Korean government is expanding its investment in research funds with the goal of securing the world’s best quantum technology by 2030, and private companies are also accelerating research and development with the goal of commercializing quantum computing and quantum encryption technology.
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Experts believe that the designation of the Quantum Year will provide a great stimulus to the scientific and industrial communities around the world. One physicist said, “The Quantum Year will encourage more countries and companies to increase their investment in quantum technology, contributing to technological innovation and the common prosperity of mankind.”
In addition, if the pace of quantum technology development accelerates based on cooperation with the international community, it is expected that practical solutions will be presented in various fields such as responding to climate change, improving energy efficiency, and innovating medical technology.
The year 2025, the Year of Quantum, will be remembered as a year that will be remembered in the history of science and technology. Attention is focused on how the advancement of quantum technology will change the world order and industry, and what new possibilities this innovation will open for humanity.
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