Global fashion ODM company Hansae Yes24 Holdings announced on August 20 that its employees participated in and completed the donation marathon "2026 815 Run," organized by Habitat for Humanity Korea, to commemorate the 81st anniversary of Korea's liberation.
The "815 Run" has been held annually since 2020 to reflect on the significance of Liberation Day and to support improvements in the living conditions of descendants of independence activists. Following last year's participation, Hansae Yes24 Holdings again contributed to the event while having employees run.
Participants completed an 8.15-kilometer course while carrying the South Korean flag. Lee Soo-bin, a senior member of the Export 1A Division, stated, "It was meaningful to complete the 8.15 kilometers with one heart while carrying the flag."
Kim Soo-ah, a senior member of the Smart Factory Promotion Team, and Bang Yu-ri, a manager in the Export 1J Division, expressed hope that their completion would bring a small ray of hope to the descendants of independence activists.
Hansae Yes24 Holdings emphasized the significance of the event in inheriting the values of patriotism and dedication passed down through generations. Kim Ik-hwan, the vice chairman of Hansae Yes24 Holdings, noted that his great-grandfather, Namjeo Lee Woo-sik, was an independence activist who financially supported the provisional government in Shanghai through Baeksan Trading Company during the Japanese occupation and contributed to the compilation of the Korean language dictionary.
Kim Ik-hwan remarked, "It was especially meaningful for our employees to run together, sweating for the descendants of independence activists while reflecting on the meaning of liberation. We will continue to engage in sincere sharing activities that provide practical help to the underprivileged in our society."
Meanwhile, Hansae Yes24 Holdings reported that its operating profit for the second quarter of this year reached 36.1 billion won, a 193% increase compared to the same period last year. During the same period, sales rose by 18.2% to 561.6 billion won.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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