Yonsei University, one of Korea’s leading private institutions, has unveiled the first IBM Quantum System One in the country. Located at its Songdo International Campus, this system is expected to drive advancements in quantum computing research and foster collaboration with various organizations across the country.
“By installing the first IBM Quantum System One in Korea, Yonsei has laid a solid foundation for world-class research and education in quantum computing and advanced biology,” said Dong-Sup Yoon, president of Yonsei University. “We aim to attract top quantum researchers and collaborate globally to achieve research breakthroughs that improve human life.”
The IBM Quantum System One at Yonsei is part of IBM’s global network of utility-scale quantum computers, powered by a 127-qubit processor. The system is accessible via the cloud and is one of only five located at dedicated sites worldwide, including in the United States, Canada, Germany, and Japan.
“This initiative with Yonsei University brings utility-scale quantum computing to Korea, opening doors for research institutions, companies, and organizations to explore new scientific and business applications,” said Jay Gambetta, VP, IBM Quantum.
Yonsei plans to celebrate this milestone at the Quantum Computing Complex opening ceremony in March 2025, coinciding with its 140th anniversary. The facility will support the development of Korea’s quantum ecosystem, including a Bio-Quantum Initiative to integrate quantum and biotech research.
“As quantum computing expands, we aim to promote ‘quantum literacy’ across industries,” said Jaeho Cheong, head of Yonsei’s Quantum Computing Project Team. “We invite organizations interested in quantum research to join us in building this ecosystem.”