Dongkuk Steel Group Sponsors Liberation Day Charity Marathon '815 Run' for Third Consecutive Year

230 Employees and Family Members Participate, 20.6 Million Won Donated
Total Sponsorship Reaches 61.85 Million Won Over Three Years
Supporting Residential Improvements for Descendants of Independence Patriots

Dongkuk Steel Group has continued its support for the '815 Run,' a donation marathon campaign to improve the residential environment of descendants of independence patriots, for the third consecutive year.

Employees of Dongkuk Steel Group participating in the '2026 815 Run' are taking a group photo. Dongkuk Steel

Dongkuk Steel Group announced on the 18th that it sponsored the '2026 815 Run', which is organized by Habitat for Humanity Korea.

The 815 Run is a donation marathon campaign aimed at supporting the improvement of living conditions for the descendants of independence patriots. It has been held annually on Liberation Day since 2020.

Dongkuk Steel Group decided to continue its sponsorship from 2024, recognizing that the campaign’s purpose aligns with its founding philosophy of 'Steel for the Nation', a spirit of national service through steelmaking that has continued since its foundation in 1954.

This year, the company delivered a total of 20.6 million won to Habitat for Humanity Korea, combining the sponsorship donation of 8.15 million won and the participation fees of 12.45 million won from 230 employees and their families. The cumulative sponsorship over three years amounts to 61.85 million won.

Dongkuk Steel Group has been conducting social contribution activities targeting uniformed public officials, such as the 'One Company, One Barrack' project for soldiers, sponsorship for the Firefighter Mutual Aid Association, and scholarships for the children of police officers. Through sponsoring the 815 Run, the company is expanding its support to include descendants of independence patriots as well.

An employee of Dongkuk Steel Group who participated in the event said, "I believe our daily lives now are possible thanks to the sacrifice and dedication of independence activists," adding, "I felt fulfilled expressing my gratitude while also taking care of my health."

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