[New Year's Message] Kim Seung-yeon, Chairman of Hanwha, "Preparing for a New Decade... Leap to a Global Leading Company"

[Asia Economy Reporter Park So-yeon] Kim Seung-yeon, Chairman of Hanwha Group, revealed a vision stating, "In 10 years, Hanwha will leap forward as an irreplaceable global leader in future strategic business sectors."

At the New Year's greeting event held at the Plaza Hotel on Sogong-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul, Chairman Kim said, "This year marks the final year of the 10th anniversary since the proclamation of the 'Quality Growth 2020' vision in 2010," adding, "The past decade was a time when we steadfastly pursued new businesses amid the upheaval of the international economy and trade order, pioneering global markets, and through continuous business restructuring, we enhanced specialization by industry and market dominance."

He continued, "Now, we are preparing for another decade of qualitative growth," emphasizing, "We must set the goal to elevate our core businesses to the level of global leaders." In particular, he stressed, "This year should be a year to secure the 'leading position by business' and 'future value' of first-class Hanwha continuously, preparing for a new decade of leap forward."

To this end, he urged, "Let us accelerate company-wide digital transformation to actively secure competitiveness in the era of the Fourth Industrial Revolution." He also said, "Please make every effort in strategic management activities to secure market leadership for each business group," and added, "Based on mid- to long-term goals, we must look ahead, invest, develop business models, and innovate with a flexible corporate culture."

Furthermore, he stated, "We must pursue a sustainable company that grows with the trust of diverse stakeholders." Chairman Kim emphasized, "'Integrity management' must now take root as a firm creed not only for me but for all Hanwha members," and added, "'Safety' and 'compliance' are the two strong wheels that will lead our Hanwha toward a lasting future."

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