KISTI Finalizes Agreement with IonQ for 100-Qubit Quantum System

The Korea Institute of Science and Technology Information has finalized an agreement with IonQ to deliver a 100-qubit IonQ Tempo quantum system. The system will be integrated into KISTI’s 6th-generation national flagship supercomputer, HANGANG, establishing Korea’s first on-site hybrid quantum-classical computing environment. This initiative will expand access to advanced quantum and high-performance computing resources for researchers, universities, and industry, supporting data-intensive research and innovation. KISTI will play a leading role in the development and operation of a quantum computing service and research platform, contributing to the advancement of Korea’s next-generation computing ecosystem.

IonQ’s “Tempo”