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IDEMIA Secure Transactions Collaborates With KT in Advancing Post-Quantum Security For South Korea’s Defense Communications

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Based on a feed excerpt; full article content has not been acquired. Source evidence retrieved 26/10/2026, 17:34:26 UTC.

Briefings

IDEMIA Secure Transactions collaborates with KT to pilot post-quantum cryptography on South Korea's 2026 defense communications using NIST-standardized and Korean algorithms on a Quantum-Resistant SIM platform. The project aims to deliver the first KpqC1 implementation on a smart-card platform, with KT's broader pilot covering 5G networks, drones, and surveillance systems. This initiative addresses the need for cryptographic agility to adapt to evolving standards without redesigning systems.

Key points

• IDEMIA Secure Transactions and KT are collaborating on a 2026 Post-Quantum Cryptography Pilot Conversion Project in South Korea.
• The project implements NIST-standardized and Korean PQC algorithms on a Quantum-Resistant SIM platform to support defense communications.

Context

The initiative is organized by the Ministry of Science and ICT (MSIT) and the Korea Internet & Security Agency (KISA). It represents a strategic move by South Korea to transition toward post-quantum security across critical sectors, leveraging trusted infrastructure like SIMs for quantum-safe telecom and IoT applications.

Limitations

Evidence covers only the 2026 pilot conversion project and KT's broader defense systems pilot. Specific dates for validation, performance metrics, or algorithm adoption timelines are not provided. Coverage is limited to the described collaboration and infrastructure roles.

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