Hankook Steel CEO Mankyu Ha Plans Open Market Purchase of 500 Million KRW in Shares to Strengthen Responsible Management


  • Mankyu Ha, CEO and de facto controlling shareholder of Hankook Steel, reported a plan to acquire 229,357 common shares at 2,170 KRW each through open market purchases from August 1 to August 30, 2026.
  • The total transaction value is 500 million KRW, and after completion, Ha's stake will increase from 2.86% to 4.92%.
  • The purpose is to strengthen responsible management and enhance shareholder value, and such insider buying is generally viewed as a positive signal.
  • [AI Summary]Although modest at 500 million KRW, the CEO's share purchase plan signals confidence and could support the stock price. With a transaction ratio of 2.06%, there is no dilution concern.

KOSPI Filing Information


  • Report On Transaction Plan Of Specific Securities By Executives And Major Shareholders
  • Company: Hankook Steel (025890)
  • Submission: Mankyu Ha

  • Shares: 11,144,616
  • Price: 2,180 KRW
  • Market Cap: 24.3 B KRW