Renowned as a stalwart of South Korea's defense industry, Hanwha Aerospace (KRX: 012450) has experienced a significant upsurge in its stock price, reaching an impressive ₩998,000. This milestone brings the company tantalizingly close to the coveted₩1 million stock valuation. With the robust rally of the KOSPI, investors are keenly observing the potential dawn of an era where Korea proudly boasts five emperor stocks.

As reported by the Korea Exchange on the 30th, Hanwha Aerospace’s stock closed at an unprecedented₩998,000, a rise of₩45,000, or 4.72%, from the previous session. This marks yet another historic peak for the company’s market performance.

Throughout the year, Hanwha Aerospace's share price has catapulted by an extraordinary 210%, a testament to the surging global appetite for advanced weaponry. As Korean defense manufacturers carve out an expansive global market presence, Hanwha Aerospace stands as a prime beneficiary of this flourishing sector.

In the preceding month, the stock briefly touched₩987,000, suggesting its potential as a frontrunner to achieve emperor stock status following Samyang Foods (KRX: 003230). Nevertheless, a temporary market adjustment allowed Hyosung Heavy Industries (KRX: 298040) to secure this prestigious title first.

The momentum revitalized in August as investor confidence surged once more, propelling Hanwha Aerospace’s stock to new heights. Contributing to this upward trajectory was the announcement that Kim Dong-kwan, Vice Chairman of Hanwha Group, had embarked on a journey to Washington to advocate for defense trade agreements, a move that kindled renewed optimism and propelled the stock to unprecedented levels.

Date: 2025-07-30