SECONDARY BATTERY

The present invention relates to a secondary battery supporting the center part of an electrode assembly to enhance stability and reliability. For example, disclosed is a secondary battery comprising: an electrode assembly formed by winding a first electrode plate, a separator and a second electrode plate; a case for accommodating the electrode assembly; a current collection plate electrically connected to the first electrode plate and coupled to the upper part of the electrode assembly; and a core insulation member coupled to a winding center of the electrode assembly at the upper part of the current collection plate, wherein the core insulation member includes an insertion part having an inner hole, and a flange part extending in the horizontal direction from the upper end of the insertion part.