Hanwha Group

Hanwha Group, founded in 1952, is one of the largest conglomerates in South Korea with 56 domestic affiliates in three major sectors: manufacturing/construction, finance and service/leisure. Hanwha's vertically integrated petrochemical business stands as the core of the manufacturing and construction sector. The finance group, comprised of insurance, securities, asset management and venture capital, is the second largest non-bank finance group in South Korea. The service/leisure group offers premium lifestyle services with retail and resort businesses. Putting strategic emphasis on renewable energies and global expansion, Hanwha Group has recently made successful advances in solar cells and rechargeable batteries. Hanwha Group has also extended its global footprint in China, South-East Asia, the Middle East and the US.