Hanwha Aerospace (KRX: 012450), a prominent entity in South Korea's defense industry, saw its stock reach ₩998,000, nearing the ₩1 million mark. This development has led to speculation about the potential establishment of Korea's "five emperor stocks" amidst the ongoing KOSPI uptrend.

The Korea Exchange reported on the 30th that Hanwha Aerospace's stock closed at ₩998,000, reflecting an increase of ₩45,000 (4.72%) compared to the preceding session, establishing a new all-time high.

The company's stock price has increased by 210% this year, driven by a surge in international demand for defense systems. As South Korean defense companies expand their presence in export markets, Hanwha Aerospace has emerged as a major participant in this growing sector.

In the previous month, the stock temporarily rose to ₩987,000, positioning it as a leading candidate for the next "emperor stock" following Samyang Foods (KRX: 003230). However, Hyosung Heavy Industries (KRX: 298040) achieved this status first due to a short-term market adjustment.

Investor confidence revitalized in August, contributing to further increases in Hanwha Aerospace's stock. The recent surge was additionally supported by the news of Kim Dong-kwan, Vice Chairman of Hanwha Group, traveling to Washington to engage in defense trade discussions, which generated renewed optimism and pushed the stock to new heights.

Date: 2025-07-30