Hanwha Aerospace (KRX: 012450), a prominent entity within South Korea's defense industry, has seen its stock escalate to an impressive ₩998,000. This significant growth places the company tantalizingly close to crossing the ₩1 million threshold, a milestone that would usher it into the exclusive realm of Korea's "five emperor stocks." This development occurs amid a robust rally in the KOSPI index, prompting investors to speculate on the dawn of this new era.

The Korea Exchange reported on the 30th that Hanwha Aerospace concluded its trading day with shares priced at ₩998,000. This represented an increase of ₩45,000, equivalent to a 4.72% gain from the previous day, setting a new historical peak for the company.

The remarkable 210% increase in Hanwha Aerospace's share value over the year has been driven by a surge in global demand for advanced weaponry. As South Korean defense manufacturers broaden their international reach, Hanwha Aerospace has emerged as a significant contender in the lucrative defense market.

In the preceding month, Hanwha Aerospace's stock briefly touched ₩987,000, marking it as a strong contender to join the elite group of "emperor stocks" following Samyang Foods (KRX: 003230). Nonetheless, a temporary market correction allowed Hyosung Heavy Industries (KRX: 298040) to seize the title first.

The latter part of August saw a resurgence in investor sentiment, propelling Hanwha Aerospace's stock upward once more. This momentum was further amplified by the news of Kim Dong-kwan, Vice Chairman of Hanwha Group, heading to Washington to engage in pivotal defense trade discussions. This development invigorated market optimism, elevating the stock to unprecedented levels.

Date: 2025-07-30