Shares of Hanwha Aerospace, listed as KRX: 012450, have appreciated to a remarkable ₩998,000. This development positions the company at the threshold of the ₩1 million stock milestone, fueling speculation that Korea's landscape of "five emperor stocks" may soon witness an expansion, a sentiment supported by the ongoing upward trend in the KOSPI index.

As reported by the Korea Exchange on the 30th, Hanwha Aerospace concluded the trading day at ₩998,000, registering an increase of ₩45,000, equivalent to a 4.72% rise from the preceding session, establishing a new record high.

This year, the company's stock value has escalated by 210%, primarily due to the heightened global appetite for advanced weapon systems. As Korean defense manufacturers enhance their export capacities, Hanwha Aerospace emerges as a principal beneficiary, solidifying its prominence within the flourishing defense market.

In the previous month, the stock temporarily reached ₩987,000, suggesting that it might soon become the subsequent "emperor stock" following Samyang Foods, KRX: 003230. Nonetheless, a brief market correction permitted Hyosung Heavy Industries, KRX: 298040, to attain the title first.

The positive momentum returned in August, invigorating investor sentiment and causing an uptick in Hanwha Aerospace's stock. The recent surge in value was also propelled by the announcement of Kim Dong-kwan, Vice Chairman of Hanwha Group, traveling to Washington to engage in defense trade negotiations, which injected renewed optimism, consequently driving the stock to unprecedented heights.

Date: 2025-07-30