Pro-Specs is a South Korean

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manufacturer, which currently produces

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for

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. Its headquarters are located in

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. It is one of brands in ' LS Networks'.

History

Founded by Al Spector from Boston, MA. The Pro-Specs was reestablished in 1981 to produce shoes and sportswear for general use. Currently

LS Group LS Group is a South Korean ''chaebol'' (conglomerate) mostly in electrics, electricity, materials and energy sectors. It is composed of LS Corp. (''see below''), E1 (LPG), and YESCO (LNG). "LS Corp." is a holding company, which comprises LS Cab ...

's subdiary LS Networks owns the brand.

Brand history

* 1981–2007: PRO-SPECS * 2008–2019: PROSPECS * 2020–present: PRO-SPECS프로스펙스, 30년 전 로고 다시 내걸고 재도약 시동
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Sponsorships

Competition

1997 Korean League Cup The Adidas Cup 1997 was the seventh competition of the Korean League Cup, and one of two Korean League Cups held in 1997. Table Matches ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ...

Baseball

Current Club teams

2022– :

LG Twins LG Corporation (or LG Group) (), formerly Lucky-Goldstar from 1983 to 1995 (Korean: ''Leokki Geumseong''; ), is a South Korean multinational conglomerate founded by Koo In-hwoi and managed by successive generations of his family. It is ...

Former Club teams

* 1982–2001:

Kia Tigers Kia Tigers ( ko, KIA 타이거즈) are a South Korean professional baseball team founded in 1982 and based in the southwestern city of Gwangju. Until 2001, they were known as the Haitai Tigers. The Tigers are a members of the KBO League and are ...

* 1983, 1993–2000:

Lotte Giants The Lotte Giants ( ko, 롯데 자이언츠) are a South Korean professional baseball team based in Busan. They are a member of the KBO League. The Lotte Giants are owned by Lotte Corporation, which also owns the Chiba Lotte Marines of Nippon Pro ...

* 1983–1984:

MBC Chungyong MBC may refer to: Broadcasting * Major Broadcasting Cable Network, renamed to Black Family Channel * Malawi Broadcasting Corporation, a Malawian state-run radio company * Manila Broadcasting Company, in the Philippines * Mauritius Broadcasting Co ...

* 1985: Chungbo Pintos * 1994–1996, 1998–1999:

Ssangbangwool Raiders The Ssangbangwool Raiders () were a South Korean professional baseball team founded in 1990 and dissolved upon bankruptcy of the team's owner after the 1999 season. They were based in the North Jeolla Province and were members of the Korea Baseb ...

* 2000:

SK Wyverns SSG Landers () are a South Korean professional baseball team. The team was originally established as the SK Wyverns but was renamed as the SSG Landers in 2021 after Shinsegae acquired the team from SK Group. They are a member of the KBO League. B ...

* 2002–2004:

Hanwha Eagles The Hanwha Eagles ( ko, 한화 이글스) are a South Korean professional baseball team based in Daejeon. They are a member of the KBO League. The Eagles' home ballpark is Daejeon Hanbat Baseball Stadium. The Eagles have won the Korean Series on ...

Basketball

Current Club teams

2021– :

Changwon LG Sakers Changwon LG Sakers are a basketball team located in the city of Changwon in South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. They play in the Korean Basketball League, and their home arena is Changwon Gymnasium which has a capacity for approximately 6,000 ...

Former Club teams

* 1997–2000:

Wonju Dongbu Promy The Wonju DB Promy is a professional basketball club in the Korean Basketball League (KBL), located in the city of Wonju. From its founding in 1996, the team has always been based in its home province of Gangwon. It has the rare distinction of be ...

* 2002–2005:

Ulsan Mobis Phoebus The Ulsan Hyundai Mobis Phoebus is a professional basketball club in the Korean Basketball League. History Foundation and amateur era Before the professional Korean Basketball League was established in 1997, domestic basketball was an amateur ...

* 2005–2008:

Incheon ET Land Elephants The Daegu KOGAS Pegasus (in Korean language, Korean: 대구 한국가스공사 페가수스) is a professional basketball club in the Korean Basketball League (KBL). Established in 1994, the team plays in the KBL since its existence. Since 2021, ...

* 2008–2011:

Boxing

Oh Kwang-soo Oh Kwang-Soo (Hangul: 오광수) (born October 30, 1965 in Goheung, Jeollanam-do) is a former South Korean boxer. Amateur career In 1985, Oh won the light flyweight gold medal at the Boxing World Cup. He defeated 1983 Pan American Games gold ...

(Former) *

Choi Hi-yong Hi-Yong Choi (born 1965-09-13 in Korea) is a former professional boxer. He is a former WBA light-flyweight champion. Professional career Choi turned professional in 1987 and captured the WBA light flyweight title in 1991 in only his 10th pro ...

(Former) *

Cho In-joo In-Joo Cho (Hangul: 조인주, Hanja: 曺仁柱) (born April 13, 1969 in Damyang, Jeollanam-do, South Korea) is a former boxer from South Korea. He held the WBC and Lineal Super flyweight titles. Amateur career In 1987, Oh won the gold medal i ...

(Former) *

Choi Yong-soo Choi Yong-soo (born 10 September 1973) is a South Korean professional football manager and former player. Playing career Choi played as a striker for Anyang LG Cheetahs (currently FC Seoul) in South Korea's K League. In 2000, he led Anyang ...

(Former)

Football

Current Club teams

*2021– :

FC Seoul FC Seoul ( ko, FC 서울) is a South Korean professional football club based in Seoul that competes in the K League 1, the top flight of South Korean football. The club is owned by GS Sports, a subsidiary of GS Group. They play their home games ...

Former Club teams

* October 1987 – 1989, 1993–1995:

Pohang Steelers The Pohang Steelers (Hangul: 포항 스틸러스) are a South Korean professional football club based in Pohang, North Gyeongsang Province that compete in the K League 1, the top flight of South Korean football. The Steelers were founded on 1 A ...

* 1994–1996:

Ulsan Hyundai FC Ulsan Hyundai FC ( ko, 울산 현대 축구단) is a South Korean professional football club based in Ulsan that competes in the K League 1, the top tier of South Korean football. Founded in 1983 as Hyundai Horang-i, they joined the K League i ...

* 2000–2009:

Seongnam FC Seongnam () is the fourth largest city in South Korea's Gyeonggi Province after Suwon and the 10th largest city in the country. Its population is approximately one million. Seongnam is a satellite city of Seoul. It is largely a residential cit ...

Volleyball

Current Club teams

* 2019–present:

GS Caltex Seoul KIXX GS Caltex Seoul KIXX is a South Korean women's volleyball team. The team is based in Seoul and plays in the V-League. It is currently owned by GS Sports and the main sponsor is GS Caltex, a subsidiary of GS Group GS Group is a South Korean ...

Former Club teams

* 1983–2006:

Cheonan Hyundai Capital Skywalkers Cheonan Hyundai Capital Skywalkers is a South Korean professional volleyball team. The team was founded in 1983 and became fully professional in 2005. They are based in Cheonan and are members of the Korea Volleyball Federation (KOVO). Their ho ...

* 2006–2009:

Incheon Korean Air Jumbos Incheon Korean Air Jumbos ( ko, 인천 대한항공 점보스) is a South Korean professional volleyball team. The team was founded in 1969 and became fully professional in 2005. They are based in Incheon and are members of the Korea Volleyball Fe ...

* 2008–2010:

Gumi LIG Insurance Greaters Uijeongbu KB Insurance Stars ( ko, 의정부 KB손해보험 스타즈) is a South Korean professional volleyball team. The team was founded in 1976 and became fully professional in 2005. They are based in Uijeongbu and are members of the Korea V ...

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