Hancom Simultaneously Included in KOSDAQ Global Segment and Sovereign AI Index

Certified as a Blue-Chip Tech Stock and Selected as a Core AI Company
Rising Expectations for Investment Appeal

Hancom is drawing attention in the market as it has been recognized by the Korea Exchange for both its current value and future growth potential. In July, Hancom was included in the KOSDAQ’s highest tier, the “Global Segment,” proving its robust financial structure. More recently, it was officially acknowledged for its growth prospects in the era of artificial intelligence by being named to the “KRX Korea Sovereign AI Index,” which consists of core companies driving the national AI strategy.

The KOSDAQ Global Segment is a league of top-tier companies carefully selected by the Korea Exchange based on strict criteria. Inclusion is not determined solely by company size; firms must meet the highest standards set by the exchange, ranging from financial performance to market evaluation and corporate governance. Only a very small number of KOSDAQ-listed companies are able to pass this rigorous screening process.

With this inclusion, Hancom has designated “HANCOM” as its English stock symbol and is preparing for the listing of single stock futures, laying the groundwork for global market expansion. Particularly, since stock futures are a key risk management tool for institutional investors and hedge funds, this move is expected to significantly improve accessibility for overseas investors and increase trading liquidity. This could lead to a tangible increase in corporate value.

The true value of Hancom lies not only in its stable present but also in its future growth potential. The newly announced “KRX Korea Sovereign AI Index” by the Korea Exchange comprises companies that will be central to the nation’s AI competitiveness. Hancom was included among 27 key companies, standing shoulder to shoulder with major domestic conglomerates such as Naver, Samsung Electronics, and SK Hynix. Notably, Hancom is the only mid-sized software company to be selected, drawing particular attention.

Hancom’s inclusion in the Sovereign AI Index is due to the high regard for its Korean-language document processing technology, accumulated over more than 30 years, and its vast data assets in the public sector. These assets are considered essential for building Korea’s sovereign AI capabilities. Hancom has already been rapidly transforming from a traditional software company into an AI company, launching a series of AI products such as Hancom Docs AI, Hancom Assistant, and Hancompedia. Recently, Hancom has also joined forces with LG AI Research Institute to participate in the government-led independent AI foundation model project, continuously demonstrating its technological prowess and business capabilities.

Being included in both indices simultaneously demonstrates that Hancom is a company preparing for both the present and the future in a balanced way. Inclusion in the Global Segment proves Hancom to be a solid investment as a verified blue-chip company, while inclusion in the Sovereign AI Index highlights its potential as a future-oriented company in the AI era. Being recognized for both current stability and future growth potential is expected to serve as an attractive signal for investors.

In particular, since the Sovereign AI Index is expected to serve as the underlying index for various financial products such as ETFs in the future, Hancom’s stock is likely to emerge as a core asset for AI-themed investments. This not only suggests a potential rise in stock price but also marks a turning point for Hancom to be recognized in the market as a leading company in the AI era.

Hancom CEO Kim Yeonsu stated, “Being included in the Global Segment as a representative blue-chip technology stock on KOSDAQ and being selected as a core company for the national sovereign AI strategy is a result of the market recognizing Hancom as a company pursuing innovation on a stable foundation. Building on this, we will do our utmost to enhance our corporate value through active communication with overseas investors and to leap forward as a global AI company.”

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