It is expected that four next-generation information and communication standards proposed by our country will be adopted as international standards by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), contributing to securing technological leadership in related fields.

The Ministry of Science and ICT (Minister Lim Hye-sook) and the National Radio Research Agency announced that four standards related to quantum cryptography, 5G, and cloud computing developed by Korea were pre-adopted at the meeting of the International Telecommunication Union Telecommunication Standardization Sector (ITU-T) Future Network Study Group (SG13) (Chief Representative of the Korean Delegation: Dr. Kim Hyung-soo of KT) held online from November 29 to December 10, and three new standardization tasks scheduled for development in the future were also approved.

The four standards adopted in advance are the 'Quantum Cryptography Key Distribution Network Business Model' standard and the 'Quantum Cryptography Key Distribution Network Service Quality Parameter' standard. These standards provide business models for each market participant in quantum cryptography communication network services and define quality standards for such services. This is expected to be of great help in developing business models and application services related to quantum cryptography communication utilizing the relevant technology in the future and evaluating their level.

△The '5G/IMT-2020 Wired/Wireless/Satellite Convergence Requirements' standard defines the technical requirements needed to connect existing networks to various satellites as satellite-based communication methods have emerged as a way to increase the reliability of 5G communications. This has laid an important foundation for not only securing the reliability of 5G communications but also building 6G networks that utilize them in the future.

△'Cloud computingThe "Container Functional Requirements" standard defines the core functions, management, and operational requirements of containers, a key technology for optimizing cloud computing environments. With the increasing use of cloud computing technology in diverse fields, including finance, public institutions, and healthcare, this standard is expected to serve as a valuable guide in the expanding cloud market.

In addition, at this meeting, three new standardization tasks were approved: △Quantum Future Communication Network △Quantum Cryptographic Key Distribution Network Service Quality Linkage Architecture △Livestock Epidemic Crisis Mitigation Service Model, and full-scale development is scheduled to begin in Korea starting next year.

The 'Quantum Future Communication Network' will provide the basic concepts and standardization direction of the future quantum internet standard that will be implemented through the combination of quantum computing, quantum sensing, and quantum cryptography.

The 'Quantum Cryptography Key Distribution Network Service Quality Interoperability Requirements' standard enables manufacturers to build large-scale quantum cryptography key distribution networks by interoperating with other quantum cryptography key distribution networks to achieve similar service quality levels.

The 'Livestock Infectious Disease Crisis Mitigation Service Model' standard defines a service model that can identify the risks of globally prevalent livestock infectious diseases, thereby preventing their domestic spread and securing an early response system.

The development of this standard involved the National Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Dong-eui University, Sangmyung University, Inje University, Jeonbuk Technopark, KAIST, KT, the Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute, the Korea Information Management Association, and Korea Aerospace University.

The National Radio Research Agency stated, “We will continue to strengthen international standards activities in future ICT communication fields where securing national technological leadership is urgent, such as quantum, space, 6G, artificial intelligence, and cloud computing, through cooperation with industry, academia, and research institutes.”