A secondary battery includes an electrode assembly including a first electrode plate, a second electrode plate, and a separator provided between the first and second electrode plates, wrapping tape including a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface, the wrapping tape surrounding the electrode assembly, and having adhesive layers coated only on parts of the first surface, a can including an opening at a side thereof to insert the electrode assembly therethrough, the can accommodating the electrode assembly therein, and a cap assembly configured to close the opening of the can.