Message From Our Chairman

Since its establishment in 1952, Hanwha has left a lasting mark in rebuilding post-war South Korea and developing the country's economy and industries, driven by its founding philosophy of fostering social growth and prosperity and upholding the spirit of trust and loyalty. By embracing challenges and spearheading innovations, we have set ourselves apart and grown to become a leading global company. We continue to advance our business structure and portfolio, covering aerospace & mechatronics, clean energy & ocean solutions, finance, as well as retail & services, and are investing in advanced technologies to secure opportunities for future growth.

Our aerospace & mechatronics business integrates the experience and innovation we have accumulated over the past seven decades. Following the successful launch of South Korea’s domestically developed Nuri rocket, we will lead the next-generation KSLV-III project alongside South Korea’s national space agency to take on the challenge of space exploration. By establishing a space value chain and securing innovative technologies, we aim to become a world-leading total solutions provider for the space industry. Based on future technologies spanning land, sea, and space, we will build sustainable defense infrastructure through advanced solutions rooted in cutting-edge technology.

In the clean energy & ocean sector, we’re driving progress toward carbon neutrality and the transition to sustainable energy with our energy solutions, for the future of humanity and the planet. Building on our solar energy business, equipped with world-class advanced technology and production capacity, we are diversifying our clean energy portfolio to include hydrogen, ammonia, wind power, and bridge solutions — all of which will play a key role in the energy transition. We will expand our business horizons further by strengthening our marine energy solutions. Furthermore, we are pioneering the era of eco-friendly shipping by advancing the development of maritime decarbonization solutions such as zero-emission gas carriers. At the same time, we will continue our research and development (R&D) into materials essential to future high-value-added industries and the energy transition, with the goal of creating a cleaner planet.

In the financial sector, Hanwha has been stepping up digital innovation that will redesign the future of finance while expanding into global markets. We are growing as a globally integrated financial services provider, enriching our customers’ lives with cutting-edge financial services and life solutions. Our retail & services businesses will not only make strides as a unique lifestyle platform company that offers customers new value and experiences through online and offline infrastructure and services, but also improve quality of life for all with robotics-enhanced food technology and industrial automated solutions.

With an unwavering commitment to our customers and society, Hanwha looks to provide solutions to today’s pressing issues through its business and technology, for the benefit of people and the planet. To ensure a sustainable tomorrow, we must keep challenging ourselves with dedication, focusing on matters that must be addressed today, even if it takes time. This is the path Hanwha has taken in the past, and we believe this is the road to take to build a sustainable future for the next 100 years and more.

Even now, Hanwha is taking bigger steps toward creating innovations unique to us. By upholding the spirit of trust and loyalty that has informed our mission from the very beginning, we will continue to sustain people, society, and the planet by providing transformative solutions. By taking on bold challenges that transcend today’s limits and boundaries and leveraging innovative technologies applicable on Earth and in space while upholding our commitment to our customers, we will forge a shared path toward a more prosperous future for all.

Chairman

Seung Youn Kim