LITHIUM SECONDARY BATTERY AND BATTERY SYSTEM INCLUDING THE SAME

A lithium secondary battery according to embodiments of the disclosed technology includes a pouch that includes a first pouch case including a first peripheral portion and a first conductive unit formed at the first peripheral portion, and a second pouch case including a second peripheral portion and a second conductive unit formed at the second peripheral portion, the second pouch case being sealed with the first pouch case, and an electrode assembly accommodated in the pouch. The first conductive unit and the second conductive unit are in contact with each other to form an electric circuit along the first peripheral portion or the second peripheral portion.