U.S. seeking export controls on quantum computing; limited impact expected for S. Korean firms

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en.yna.co.kr, Sept. 06, 2024 – 

The United States said Thursday that it is seeking new export controls on quantum computing, advanced semiconductor manufacturing equipment and other technologies, in what it called a national security measure that observers said would have limited ramifications on South Korean firms.

The Commerce Department's Bureau of Industry and Security released an interim final rule on the export controls as the U.S. has been working in tandem with allies and partners to tighten such controls on critical technologies amid its intensifying rivalry with China over security and technological leadership.

The rule establishes new "License Exception Implemented Export Controls" under which countries — implementing national export controls equivalent to those of the U.S. — would not need to submit license applications for items subject to the latest controls.

South Korea is not included on the list of countries entitled to the license exception, but is categorized as part of the country groups to which license applications will be reviewed with a "presumption of approval."

China and some other countries are listed in country groups, for which license applications will be reviewed with a "presumption of denial."

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