Hanwha Aerospace, which trades under the ticker symbol KRX: 012450, is celebrated as a cornerstone of South Korea's defense industry. Recently, its stock soared to an impressive ₩998,000, inching tantalizingly close to the symbolic ₩1 million mark. This milestone has sparked investor speculation about the potential emergence of Korea's "five emperor stocks," fueled by the buoyant performance of the KOSPI index.

On the 30th, as reported by the Korea Exchange, Hanwha Aerospace concluded the trading session at ₩998,000. This represented a significant increase of ₩45,000, equivalent to a 4.72% gain compared to the previous trading day, setting a new record high for the company's stock.

Throughout the current year, the share price of Hanwha Aerospace has witnessed a staggering increase of 210%. This impressive ascent is attributed to the soaring global demand for advanced weapon systems, with Korean defense firms increasingly extending their export reach. Consequently, Hanwha Aerospace has emerged as a prominent beneficiary in this thriving market.

In the preceding month, Hanwha Aerospace's stock momentarily ascended to ₩987,000, positioning it as the frontrunner in the race to become the next "emperor stock" after Samyang Foods, which trades under KRX: 003230. However, a temporary market correction allowed Hyosung Heavy Industries, identified by KRX: 298040, to seize the emperor stock title first.

As August unfolded, investor sentiment once again shifted favorably, propelling Hanwha Aerospace's stock upward. This renewed momentum received an additional boost from reports that Kim Dong-kwan, who holds the role of Vice Chairman at Hanwha Group, had embarked on a journey to Washington. His mission was to facilitate discussions on defense trade, instilling fresh optimism among investors and driving the stock to unprecedented heights.

Date: 2025-07-30