Hanwha Aerospace (KRX: 012450), a leader in South Korea's defense industry, witnessed a dramatic increase in its stock value, hitting ₩998,000. This positions the company on the cusp of reaching the prestigious ₩1 million stock milestone. Investors are closely monitoring the situation to determine if this development will usher in the era of Korea's "five emperor stocks" amid the robust KOSPI rally.

On the 30th, data from the Korea Exchange indicated that Hanwha Aerospace closed at ₩998,000, marking an increase of ₩45,000 (4.72%) from the previous trading day, thereby achieving a new historical peak.

This year, the company's stock price has escalated by 210%, primarily driven by a surge in international demand for military systems. As South Korean defense companies broaden their export reach, Hanwha Aerospace has positioned itself as a prime beneficiary in this rapidly expanding market.

In the previous month, the stock briefly reached ₩987,000, making it the strongest candidate for the next "emperor stock" following Samyang Foods (KRX: 003230). However, a brief market adjustment allowed Hyosung Heavy Industries (KRX: 298040) to assume the title first.

Momentum regained its strength in August, as renewed investor confidence propelled Hanwha Aerospace's stock upward. The recent surge was further supported by the announcement that Kim Dong-kwan, Vice Chairman of Hanwha Group, traveled to Washington to facilitate defense trade negotiations, which ignited fresh optimism and pushed the stock to unprecedented levels.

Date: 2025-07-30