Exchange Traded Concepts Announces Launch of Hanwha Asset Management's PLUS Korea Manufacturing Core Alliance Index ETF (KMCA) on the U.S. Market

NEW YORK, May 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Exchange Traded Concepts, LLC ("ETC"), a leader in providing innovative ETF solutions, has announced the U.S. launch of Hanwha Asset Management's PLUS Korea Manufacturing Core Alliance Index ETF (KMCA). KMCA is designed to offer exposure to South Korean companies that have demonstrated high relevance to Korea's core manufacturing industries, which the Index defines as having exposure to Artificial Intelligence (AI) Semiconductors, Rechargeable Batteries, Shipbuilding, Defense, Power Grid and Nuclear Energy firms, and the Robotics and Humanoid Industry.

"We are elated to further our partnership with Hanwha Asset Management to bring their second Plus series fund to the U.S. market," says J. Garrett Stevens Co-Founder and Chief Business Officer of Exchange Traded Concepts. "We are excited to support the launch of this ETF and help bring investors access to some of South Korea's most important and innovative manufacturing industries. With exposure spanning AI semiconductors, rechargeable batteries, shipbuilding, defense, power infrastructure, nuclear energy, and robotics, we believe this product offers a compelling way for investors to participate in powerful long-term industrial and technological trends "

"Amid intensifying U.S.-China strategic competition and the ongoing realignment of global supply chains, we believe Korea's core manufacturing industries can serve as a trusted and complementary partner within the broader U.S. and allied value chain. As global investors increasingly focus on industrial resilience, supply chain security, and long-term competitiveness, Korea offers highly advanced manufacturing capabilities that align closely with these priorities. Through this product, Hanwha Asset Management aims to highlight the strategic partnership potential and long-term growth opportunities of Korea's manufacturing sector within the global industrial ecosystem," said Young Jin Choi, CMO of Hanwha Asset Management.

About Hanwha Asset Management.
Hanwha Asset Management is a leading asset management firm in Korea, offering a comprehensive range of investment products across equities, fixed income, alternatives, and multi-asset strategies in both domestic and global markets. Guided by a customer-first philosophy, they are committed to delivering innovative investment solutions backed by best-in-class expertise, rigorous research, and robust risk management. In addition to fund management, their capabilities extend to product development, compliance, and market analysis, ensuring a comprehensive approach to asset management.

KMCA is now listed on the NYSE Arca and available for trading. For more information, visit www.plusetf.com.

About Exchange Traded Concepts

Exchange Traded Concepts, LLC is an SEC-registered independent investment adviser specializing in white-label ETFs, sub-advisory, portfolio management, fund marketing, and consulting services. ETC provides trust, board oversight, and decades of experience to help asset managers (hedge, SMAs, mutual) and other sponsors bring ETF strategies to market efficiently and cost-effectively, by leveraging the benefits of the ETF wrapper.
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