Pro-Specs () 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.
History Pro-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 Competition 1997 Korean League Cup
Baseball Current Club teams 2022– : LG Twins
Former Club teams 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 Current Club teams 2021– : Changwon LG Sakers
Former Club teams 1997–2000: Wonju Dongbu Promy 2002–2005: Ulsan Mobis Phoebus 2005–2008: Incheon ET Land Elephants 2008–2011: Changwon LG Sakers
Boxing Oh Kwang-soo (Former) Choi Hi-yong (Former) Cho In-joo (Former) Choi Yong-soo (Former)
Football
Current Club teams 2021– : FC Seoul
Former Club teams October 1987 – 1989, 1993–1995: Pohang Steelers 1994–1996: Ulsan Hyundai FC 2000–2009: Seongnam FC
Volleyball Current Club teams 2019–2025: GS Caltex Seoul KIXX
Former Club teams 1983–2006: Cheonan Hyundai Capital Skywalkers 2006–2009: Incheon Korean Air Jumbos 2008–2010: Gumi LIG Insurance Greaters
References
External links Official Site