Seoul and SEALSQ build center for post-quantum chip security

Seoul and SEALSQ Corp (NASDAQ: LAES) will collaborate on a new research and design center focused on securing semiconductor chips against future quantum cyberattacks. The Seoul Metropolitan Government has committed $136 million for quantum R&D in 2025, recognizing the growing need for post-quantum cryptography as South Korea maintains its 17% share of the global semiconductor market. “The country’s economy runs on semiconductors,” said SEALSQ Director David Fergusson, “Yet, without secure chips, it will be impossible to sustain the growth of this integrated digital society.” The center will utilize RISC-V chip architectures and adhere to both Common Criteria and NIST’s Post-Quantum Cryptography guidelines. This technical approach demonstrates a commitment to internationally recognized security standards as the threat from…