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The U.S. state of Maryland and South Korea's North Gyeongsang Province (Gyeongbuk) have broadened their partnership in the quantum industry, with cooperation extending into semiconductors and manufacturing, according to an announcement published by the state of Maryland.
The partnership, highlighted under the banner "Maryland–Gyeongbuk Join Hands in Quantum Industry," is no longer confined to quantum research alone. The collaboration now covers semiconductors and manufacturing as well, reflecting a wider agenda between the two governments.
The announcement was published on Maryland's official commerce website, commerce.maryland.gov, confirming the scope of the bilateral cooperation.
North Gyeongsang Province is home to a significant share of Korea's semiconductor and manufacturing base, while Maryland positions itself as a hub for quantum technology in the United States. The expanded framework links these strengths, giving the quantum partnership a concrete industrial footing beyond research collaboration.
Specific funding figures, project timelines, and company participation were not detailed in the announcement reviewed.
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