[Summary of the Economic News #1] 250224

1. 양자 인터넷 상용화 가장 근접…中, 미래 테크戰 게임체인저로

 

📌 Summary

Peking University in China developed a quantum light chip that operates at room temperature, making quantum internet more feasible and intensifying global tech competition.

📌 Background

• Quantum internet enhances security and data transfer speed.
• Previous quantum technology required extremely cold temperatures, limiting practicality.
• This breakthrough allows quantum chips to function at normal temperatures.
• China’s Origin Quantum introduced a 72-qubit quantum computer, catching up with U.S. players like Google and IBM.

📌 Impact

✅ Industry

• U.S.-China competition in quantum technology will intensify.
• Security, finance, and communication industries will benefit.
• Traditional encryption methods may become obsolete, requiring cybersecurity advancements.

✅ Stock Market

• Chinese tech giants (Alibaba, Huawei) may experience stock price growth.
• U.S. and European quantum competitors could face short-term losses.
• China’s influence in the global tech sector may strengthen.

✅ Economy/Finance

• The U.S. and Europe are likely to increase investments in quantum technology.

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​2. SKT 'AI 스타트업 군단' 글로벌 진출 지원

📌  Summary

SK Telecom and the K-AI Alliance will participate in MWC 2025 to help Korean AI startups expand globally.

📌  Background

• Global AI competition is increasing, pushing Korean companies to scale internationally.

📌 Impact

✅ Industry

• AI startups expanding globally will drive innovation in sectors like manufacturing and healthcare.

✅ Stock Market

• Rising investor interest in AI companies is expected.

✅ Economy/Finance

• While short-term effects may be minimal, long-term AI industry growth is anticipated.

[Key Terms]

Alliance – Companies collaborating for mutual growth.
MWC 2025 – The world’s largest mobile and tech event, a key opportunity for Korean AI startups to enter global markets.

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3. '강남언니' 428억 투자 유치…글로벌·B2B 사업 확대 나서

📌 Summary

Healing Paper secured ₩32 billion ($32 million) to expand internationally and introduce B2B solutions for hospitals.

📌 Background

• Gangnam Unni is Korea’s top beauty medical platform.
• Increasing international demand, especially from Japan, necessitates global expansion.
• The company is strengthening hospital partnerships and launching B2B digital medical solutions.

📌 Impact

✅ Industry

• Korea’s beauty medical sector will gain global competitiveness.
• Hospitals and digital platforms will collaborate more closely.

✅ Stock Market

• Increased investor attention on beauty medical and digital healthcare stocks.

✅ Economy/Finance

• Higher international sales will boost foreign revenue, but global economic fluctuations must be monitored.