Hanwha Ocean Shares Surge, Hit All-Time High
Hanwha Ocean Shares Surge, Hit All-Time High
October 30, 2025, Hanwha Ocean's stock price is soaring, drawing significant attention from investors. Amidst a strong KOSPI index, Hanwha Ocean has recorded a remarkable surge, hitting an intraday high.
As of 9:20 AM today, Hanwha Ocean was trading at ₩144,200, continuing its upward trend. Notably, the price surged to ₩151,600 early in the trading session, breaking through the ₩150,000 mark. This is interpreted as a reflection of investors' expectations regarding Hanwha Ocean's technology and growth potential, along with the positive outlook for the shipbuilding industry. The KOSPI index also gained momentum, surpassing the 4100 level. As of 9:00 AM on October 30, 2025, the KOSPI opened at 4105.95, up 24.80 points (0.61%) from the previous day, and continued its upward trend, reaching an intraday high of 4138.94. This rise in the KOSPI is analyzed to have stimulated investment sentiment, positively impacting Hanwha Ocean's stock price.
Looking at investor trends in the stock market, individual investors net purchased 972,202 shares of Hanwha Ocean on October 29, 2025, the previous day, while foreign investors net sold 741,611 shares and institutional investors net sold 223,879 shares. This aggressive buying by individual investors appears to have significantly influenced Hanwha Ocean's stock price increase. Meanwhile, the stock prices of other stocks at the same time are also noteworthy. At 9:11 AM on the same day, Hanwha Systems was trading at ₩63,800, showing slight fluctuations.
The recent announcement of a U.S.-Korea tariff agreement is also believed to have influenced Hanwha Ocean's stock surge. The agreement reduced the existing 25% tariff on automobile exports to the U.S. to 15%, creating a positive atmosphere for the overall Korean economy, which led to improved investor sentiment and contributed to the rise in Hanwha Ocean's stock price. South Korean President Lee Jae-myung assessed that this tariff agreement would open a new chapter in economic cooperation between the two countries. U.S. President Donald Trump also stated that the agreement would further strengthen trade relations between the two countries.
The volatility of Hanwha Ocean's stock price was even more pronounced on this day. Hanwha Ocean ultimately closed at ₩149,200, marking a remarkable achievement with an increase of ₩17,300 (13.12%) compared to the previous day. This is a very unusual increase considering Hanwha Ocean's stock price trend in recent years, raising expectations for future stock price prospects. Securities firms analyze that Hanwha Ocean's stock price increase is likely to continue as a sustainable growth momentum, rather than being a short-term phenomenon. In particular, positive evaluations of Hanwha Ocean's future growth engines, such as the development of eco-friendly ship technology and the expansion of offshore plant projects, are driving the stock price increase. Furthermore, expectations that the shipbuilding industry will gradually improve along with the increase in maritime cargo volume due to the global economic recovery are also supporting Hanwha Ocean's stock price increase. Investors are reportedly monitoring Hanwha Ocean's stock price trends and seeking additional investment opportunities.
