SECONDARY BATTERY

A secondary battery includes an electrode assembly comprising a negative electrode plate, a positive electrode plate, and a separator interposed between the negative electrode plate and the positive electrode plate, and having a wound shape in one direction; a metallic finishing tape attached to the outer peripheral surface of the electrode assembly so as to cover at least a portion of the electrode assembly; a cylindrical can having one side opened so as to accommodate the electrode assembly along with an electrolyte; and a cap assembly coupled to the open one side of the can so as to seal the can.