Quantum computing-related stocks are showing clear divergence among individual stocks during the trading session on the 23rd. As interest in quantum cryptographic communication and quantum security technologies continues, strong buying pressure has flowed into some stocks.

◆ Security and Communication Stocks Gain Strength; Xgate Surges 15.86%

As of the morning of this day, Xgate traded at 18,770 won, surging 15.86% compared to the previous trading day. During the session, it rose as high as 19,990 won, drawing concentrated attention from investors. KCS also recorded strength, rising 2.78% to 11,100 won. Stocks engaged in quantum security and information protection-related businesses showed relatively favorable trends.

Among major telecommunications stocks, LG Uplus rose 1.93% and KT gained 0.76%, while SK Telecom declined 1.38%.

◆ Some Theme Stocks Weaken; Clear Differentiation Among Stocks

On the other hand, Wooriro fell 4.57% to 6,680 won, while ICTK declined 3.57%, Korea Advanced Materials dropped 6.67%, and ITSEN PNS fell 7.51%, each recording weakness.

While expectations related to quantum cryptographic communication infrastructure persist, stock price trends by individual stock are diverging depending on short-term supply and demand.

◆ Quantum Computing Industry; Global Investment Competition Expanding

The quantum computing industry is evaluated as a next-generation information processing technology, and global investment competition is expanding around the fields of quantum cryptographic communication, quantum security, and quantum sensors. In the domestic stock market as well, companies that possess related technologies or have business relevance are classified as quantum computing theme stocks and are receiving attention from investors.

However, it should be noted that for currently listed companies, rather than direct performance contributions from the commercialization of quantum computing, expectations for technology development and business cooperation are often reflected in stock prices, resulting in high volatility.

The market expects that future government policies to foster quantum technology, development trends of global big tech companies in quantum computing, and whether telecom companies will expand their quantum cryptography businesses will influence the trends of related stocks.

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