Pro-Specs (Korean: 프로스펙스) is a South Korean athletic shoe and sportswear manufacturer, which currently produces footwear and clothing for running. Its headquarters are located in Seoul. It is one of brands under LS Networks, a subisdiary of LS Group.[1]
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| Industry | Athletic shoe |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1981 |
| Headquarters | , South Korea |
| Products | Football, Running, Tennis, Shoes, Equipment and Clothing |
| Parent | LS Networks |
| Website | prospecs |
History
editPro-Specs was created in 1981 by Kook-Je (국제상사). It was an official sponsor of the 1986 Asian Games and the 1988 Summer Olympics.
In 1985, Kook-Je was dissolved by the Chun Doo-hwan regime and the company was acquired by the Hanil Group (한일그룹). In the 1990s, the company was active in producing the tennis shoe Grand Slam and sending a volunteer team to the 1992 Summer Olympics.
In 1997, the company ran into financial difficulties during the 1997 Asian financial crisis and in 1998, Kook-Je and its parent company, Hanil Group, went bankrupt. Hanil Group was then acquired by LS Group in 2007 and renamed LS Networks in 2008.
Sponsorships
editCompetition
editBaseball
editCurrent Club teams
edit2022– : LG Twins
Former Club teams
edit- 1982–2001: Kia Tigers
- 1983, 1993–2000: Lotte Giants
- 1983–1984: MBC Chungyong
- 1985: Chungbo Pintos
- 1994–1996, 1998–1999: Ssangbangwool Raiders
- 2000: SK Wyverns
- 2002–2004: Hanwha Eagles
Basketball
editCurrent Club teams
edit2021– : Changwon LG Sakers
Former Club teams
edit- 1997–2000: Wonju Dongbu Promy
- 2002–2005: Ulsan Mobis Phoebus
- 2005–2008: Incheon ET Land Elephants
- 2008–2011: Changwon LG Sakers
Boxing
edit
Oh Kwang-soo (Former)- Choi Hi-yong (Former)
- Cho In-joo (Former)
- Choi Yong-soo (Former)
Football
editCurrent Club teams
edit- 2021– : FC Seoul
Former Club teams
edit- October 1987 – 1989, 1993–1995: Pohang Steelers
- 1994–1996: Ulsan Hyundai FC
- 2000–2009: Seongnam FC
Volleyball
editCurrent Club teams
edit- 2019–present: GS Caltex Seoul KIXX
Former Club teams
edit- 1983–2006: Cheonan Hyundai Capital Skywalkers
- 2006–2009: Incheon Korean Air Jumbos
- 2008–2010: Gumi LIG Insurance Greaters
References
edit- ^ Ahn, Gab-seong (July 15, 2016). "S. Korea's sports brand Prospecs expands presence in Vietnam". Maeil Business Newspaper.