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Hanwha Group

Hanwha Group (Korean: 한화그룹) is a South Korean business conglomerate (chaebol). Founded in 1952 as Korea Explosives Co., the group has grown into a large multi-profile business conglomerate, with diversified holdings stretching from explosives—their original business—to energy, materials, aerospace, mechatronics, finance, retail, and lifestyle services. In 1992, the company adopted its abbreviation as its new name: "Hanwha".

History
1952–1999 Kim Chong-hee founded Korea Explosives Co. in October 1952. Prior to founding the company, Kim worked as a gunpowder engineer for the "Chosun Explosives Factory", a Japanese company. Later, he won the bid for the company and its Incheon factory and started the company there. From 1952 to 1963, the Korea Explosives Co. produced industrial explosives domestically, which was needed for construction and engineering of infrastructure. In the same time period, the Korea Explosives Co. started producing nitroglycerin, which gave it a monopoly in the field of explosives and gunpowder. As of 2019, Hanwha has a total of 466 affiliates, 84 being domestic and 382 overseas. Controversy In 2011, Kim Seung-yeon, the current chairman of the Hanwha Group, was fined 5.1 billion KRW and was jailed for 4 years on charges of embezzlement and breach of trust. == Key networks ==
Key networks
• R&D: Germany, Malaysia, USA, China, and South Korea • Manufacturing: Germany, Czech Republic, Malaysia, China, South Korea, Iraq and USA • Marketing & Sales: Australia, Canada, Japan, USA, China, South Korea, and Iraq == Business areas ==
Business areas
Energy & Materials Solar Energy In a meeting held on May 21, 2022, Kim Dong-kwan, the president of Hanwha Solutions, laid down a plan to spend 36.7 trillion KRW on its energy and aerospace sectors. He said he wanted to commit the company to solar energy to reduce its carbon footprint and supply high quality energy. Additionally, he announced plans to build another modular factory in the United States. Hanwha QCELLS has launched a new brand that ventures into the electric vehicle charging market called Hanwha Motiev in 2022. Wind Energy Hanwha operates in the onshore and offshore wind power generation sectors, with a focus on Europe through its subsidiary Q Energy, as well as the domestic market. Hydrogen Hanwha develops a hydrogen value chain, which includes production, utilization, and storage services, utilizing renewable energy sources. Hanwha acquired Thomassen Energy/PSM in July 2021, which enables retrofitting of gas turbines for hydrogen use. Materials Hanwha Solutions produces basic petrochemical products, such as PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride), LLDPE (Linear Low-Density Polyethylene), CA (Caustic Soda), ASR (Alkali Water Soluble Resin), and TDI (Toluene Diisocyanate), as well as working on eco-friendly technologies including low-impact plasticizers. Aerospace Space Hanwha is also extensively investing in the space market, and jointly established "Space Research Center" with KAIST. Hanwha Aerospace contributes to South Korea's space industry, including satellite observation services and the development of the Nuri space launch vehicle. Hanwha took an 8.8% stake in British company OneWeb, a satellite communication service provider as of 2022. Aircraft Engine Hanwha Aerospace is South Korea's sole aircraft engine producer, partnering with global aviation engine companies for component manufacturing. Vision Solutions Hanwha Vision (formerly Samsung Techwin, before getting acquired by Hanwha) delivers video surveillance services with a focus on optics design, image processing, and AI-based platforms to improve service offerings. Finance Hanwha operates in the financial industry, providing insurance, securities, and asset-management services, and investing in technology-based financial services. Retail & Services Hanwha engages in retail & services such as department stores, hotels, and resorts, as well as developing large-scale complexes. == Affiliates ==
Affiliates
• Hanwha Group's business area has five types, defence, technologies, energy, finance, and service. On 23 May 2023, Hanwha acquires Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering, and renamed Hanwha Ocean. Aerospace·Defence·Maritime • Hanwha Corporation (Holding company) • Hanwha AerospaceHanwha OceanHanwha Philly Shipyard (formerly Philadelphia Shipyard) • Precision Machinery • Hanwha Systems • Hanwha Vision • Hanwha Robotics Energy • Hanwha Advanced Materials • Hanwha Energy • Hanwha Impact • Hanwha Power Systems • Hanwha QcellsHanwha SolutionsHanwha TotalEnergies Petrochemical • Yeochun NCC Construction • Hanwha Corporation E&C Division Finance • Carrot Insurance • Hanwha Asset Management • Hanwha General Insurance • Hanwha Investment & Securities • Hanwha Life Insurance • Hanwha Life Financial Service • Hanwha Saving Bank Distribution·Hospitality Service Hanwha Galleria • Hanwha Hotels & Resorts • Hanwha Foodtech • Hanwha Connect == Awards ==
Awards
• Old Tower Industrial Medal, November 1982 • $100 Million Export Tower Award, November 1982 • Silver Tower Industrial Medal and the $1 Billion Export Tower Award, November 1998 • Gold Tower Industrial Medal (45th Annual Trade Day Ceremony), December 2008 • $2 Billion Export Tower Award (45th Annual Trade Day Ceremony), December 2008 == Sports teams ==
Sports teams
Hanwha EaglesHanwha Life Esports == See also ==
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