Hanwha Aerospace, listed under the Korean Stock Exchange with the code 012450, is recognized as a leader within South Korea's defense industry. Recently, its stock price ascended to ₩998,000, bringing it close to reaching the ₩1 million mark. This development has fueled discussions among investors about the potential advent of Korea's "five emperor stocks" era, encouraged by the robust performance of the KOSPI index.

Information from the Korea Exchange as of the 30th indicates that Hanwha Aerospace's stock ended at ₩998,000, reflecting an increase of ₩45,000 or 4.72% from the previous trading day, setting a new record high.

Throughout this year, the company's stock price has experienced a remarkable increase of 210%, driven by the heightened global demand for military systems. As South Korean defense companies continue to expand their international market presence, Hanwha Aerospace has emerged as a key player benefiting from this growing industry trend.

In the preceding month, Hanwha Aerospace's stock briefly reached ₩987,000, making it a strong contender to be the next "emperor stock" following Samyang Foods. However, the stock experienced a temporary dip, which allowed Hyosung Heavy Industries to achieve the milestone first.

In August, the stock regained its upward momentum due to renewed investor confidence. This resurgence was further amplified by the news that Kim Dong-kwan, Vice Chairman of Hanwha Group, traveled to Washington to advance defense trade discussions, which instilled new hope among investors and propelled the stock to unprecedented levels.

Date: 2025-07-30