SK Telecom: Quantum Security for AI & 6G at Quantum Korea

SK Telecom is showcasing new quantum security technologies at Quantum Korea 2026. These technologies are designed for the AI and 6G era. The company introduced advanced quantum cryptography solutions. This includes photonic integrated circuit-based quantum key distribution and quantum random number generator technology. They also showed wireless and satellite quantum key distribution. One highlight is a high-performance 10 gigabits per second quantum random number generator on a tiny 10 by 10 millimeter chip. SK Telecom believes photonic integrated circuit-based quantum cryptography will speed up commercial use by making devices smaller and cheaper to produce. For future 6G networks, SK Telecom is developing core technologies to extend quantum cryptography to wireless communications. They are building a system for wireless communication over distances up to 30 kilometers. This technology could also be adapted for satellites. They also presented two quantum security solutions: Q-HSM and Q-SSE. Q-HSM is a hybrid single-chip solution for edge devices like drones and AI cameras. Q-SSE is a security platform for enterprise data, supporting zero-trust access and secure use of large language models. These developments are important because AI and quantum computing increase the risk to current cryptographic systems, making next-generation security crucial.