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Korea eyes closer ties with Finland in quantum, 6G sectors

Published: 13 Mar. 2026, 18:20

First Vice Science Minister Koo Hyuk-chae speaks during a meeting held in Seoul on March 4. [YONHAP]

Korea will seek to expand cooperation with Finland in science through a strategic partnership focusing on quantum and sixth-generation network technologies, Seoul's vice science minister said Friday.

First Vice Science Minister Koo Hyuk-chae made the remarks during a meeting with Antti Vasara, the Finnish special envoy for technology, who was in Seoul to discuss ways to expand bilateral cooperation in cutting-edge technologies.

The Ministry of Science and ICT said the meeting was organized at Helsinki's request, as the European nation aims to bolster ties with Korea, which holds strong competitiveness in so-called game changer sectors such as quantum, 6G networks and AI.

“Quantum, 6G and cybersecurity are core strategic technologies for leadership in future digital competition, and none of them should lose balance in the future digital ecosystem,” Koo said in a release.

“By combining Korea's manufacturing and operational capacity with Finland's core technologies, security competitiveness and philosophy, we hope to design a safe and intelligent future network,” Koo added.

In response, Vasara expressed hope for closer bilateral ties during the general assembly of the Quantum Information Network Standard Association scheduled to take place in Finland in May.

Yonhap