South Korean conglomerate with major defense, aerospace, and energy divisions producing missiles, artillery systems, and UAVs.
| Type | Prime |
|---|---|
| Ownership | Public |
| Founded | 1952 |
| Headquarters | 🇰🇷 Seoul, South Korea |
| Region | APAC |
| Listed | 000880 · Korea Exchange |
Hanwha is a large South Korean industrial group with significant operations in defense and aerospace. The company manufactures a range of military systems including air defense missiles, artillery ammunition, and unmanned aerial vehicles, serving both domestic and international markets.
The defense segment operates through subsidiaries like Hanwha Q CELLS (energy) and Hanwha Aerospace, with established relationships with South Korean military and allied nations.
Hanwha was founded in 1952 as a chemical company and has since diversified into defense, aerospace, energy, and financial services, becoming one of South Korea's major defense contractors.