Qualcomm today announced plans to set up a new Research and Development (R&D) Centre in Korea and will invest in PULSUS Technologies. Qualcomm made the announcement on the eve of its inaugural 2010 Qualcomm Partner’s Day event held in Korea conducted to mark the company’s business in Korea in alliance with local partners.

The new R&D centre will aim to expand research collaborations with Korean organizations as well as focus on mobile communication technology. Qualcomm’s Senior Director, Dr. Te-Won Lee will oversee the running of the Centre.

Qualcomm also committed towards investing in early-stage technology ventures in partnership with the Korea Trade Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA) and the Ministry of Knowledge Economy (MKE) through its subsidiary, Qualcomm Ventures.

 PULUS Technologies is one such player in which Qualcomm has executed an agreement. PULUS deals in digital pulse modulation amplifier (DPMA) technology chips.

“Qualcomm’s Korean partners have made remarkable achievements in the global wireless industry and we are honored to have been a part of this important success,” said Dr. Paul E. Jacobs, chairman and CEO of Qualcomm.  “We are pleased to express our gratitude to our numerous Korean partners at the 2010 Qualcomm Partners’ Day, many of whom have contributed towards the mutual development and growth of the Korean and global wireless industries.”

“Today is a very special day in Qualcomm’s history of partnership with Korean industry,” said Dr. Young Koo Cha, senior vice president of Qualcomm and president of Qualcomm Korea. “The establishment of an R&D center fosters continued cooperation as we work towards future success in a rapidly expanding mobile market.  We also are excited to be investing in a pioneering Korean company and hope this support will pave the way for PULSUS Technologies to advance in the global market.” 

“We look forward to the establishment of our Korea R&D center and the expansion of Qualcomm’s research partnerships in Korea,” said Matt Grob, senior vice president of engineering for Qualcomm.  “Under the direction of Dr. Te-Won Lee, Qualcomm’s R&D center will leverage the expertise of Korean partners in government, academia and industry to collaborate on the next generation of mobile user solutions, with a particular focus on mobile multimedia.”