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Korea Zinc is the sole domestic producer of indium, essential for quantum computers, enhancing its market influence. As the quantum computer industry grows, indium's strategic value rises due to its use in Quantum Processing Unit chipsets and photonic integrated circuits.

The U.S. is investing in quantum technology, with a $625 million budget announced by the Department of Energy for research programs. Korea ranked first in indium exports to the U.S. from 2020 to 2023, supplying 29% of imports. Indium prices have surged to $725 per kg in March 2026, highlighting the company's role in stabilizing the advanced industry supply chain.