한화, 롯데·포스코 제치고 재계 5위…삼성 '부동의 1위'

Hanwha's rise to 5th place in Korea's largest conglomerates reflects a strategic pivot toward defense, shipbuilding, and energy sectors, signaling how global geopolitical tensions are reshaping the country's industrial structure. The company's 19% asset growth—driven primarily by integrating Hanwha Ocean and increased K-defense exports—demonstrates accelerating opportunities in military modernization and supply chains. This restructuring strengthens Korea's integrated land-sea-air defense ecosystem while repositioning Hanwha from a chemical-focused conglomerate to a strategic defense player.