The Department of Information Security and Cryptography at Kookmin University continues to produce outstanding results that are recognized around the world. A representative example is the inclusion of the DUSSQ V1.0 hardware quantum cryptographic module, developed by the research team of Professor Lee Ok-yeon of the Department of Information Security and Cryptography, on the list of KCMVP-verified cryptographic modules (Security Level 2) of the National Cyber Security Center. Based on this, Kookmin University has completed the development of core source technology that combines its own quantum security-based patented technology and quantum sensor-based quantum security service commercialization technology.

This excellent achievement has led to industry-academia cooperation. Last year, Kookmin University ranked second in the industry-academia cooperation revenue indicator in the JoongAng Ilbo university evaluation category. Unlike industry-academia cooperation, which is mainly conducted in engineering, this is an evaluation that the team has also improved its capabilities in the field of mathematics, which is classified as a science. The Kookmin University research team led by Professor Han Dong-guk is leading industry-academia cooperation by taking advantage of the strengths of cryptography and winning about 10 billion won worth of orders for defense technology research projects, including defense industry tasks, last year.

The research achievements of the professors are also remarkable. Professor Yoo Il-sun of the Department of Information Security and Cryptography has been selected for the list of the world's top 2% researchers published by Elsevier and Stanford University Professor John Lonnidis for two consecutive years. Professor Park Won-kwang of the same department was also selected for the list of the world's top 2% researchers for his research on the theoretical analysis and application of the mathematical structure of algorithms used in inverse scattering and microwave imaging.

Jung Seung-ryul, president of Kookmin University, said, “The Department of Information Security and Cryptography, which changed its major name from the Department of Mathematics, has become a popular department by changing the existing curriculum as well as the research achievements of its excellent faculty.” He also said, “One of the reasons for its popularity is that it has gone beyond pure academics to teach fields with social demand, such as ‘random number generation theory’ and ‘cryptographic protocols,’ and the employment rate has risen to 70%.” In addition, President Chung emphasized, “We will take the lead in building a borderless educational ecosystem by establishing various educational curricula and infrastructure that transcend the boundaries between existing majors.”