The sentencing of chairman Kim Seung Young who was also handed a 5.1billion-won(US$4) fine on charges of breach of trust-sent the shares of Hanwha skidding nearly 5 percent.
The Seoul Western district Court ruled that the 60 year old used Hanwha affiliates funds to "unfairly support"companies owned by him.
Hanwha is the 10th biggest of south korea's bussiness group by assests.
Source-REUTERS