Daesun Brewery Co-Sponsors 7th Gijang Sea Marathon with Local Companies

Daesun 159 Sponsors Event
On-site Activities Foster Communication with Citizens

Daesun Brewery, a leading liquor company in the southeastern region, led by CEO Choi Hongseong, participated as a co-sponsor alongside local companies at the 7th Gijang Sea Marathon, which took place throughout Gijang-gun, Busan on April 27.

7th Gijang Sea Marathon. Provided by Daesun Brewery

This year marked the 7th edition of the event, which was co-hosted by Yonhap News Agency and the Gijang Sea Marathon Organizing Committee. The event drew a total of 10,000 participants, including 2,997 runners in the half marathon, 5,474 in the 10km race, and 1,528 in the 5km health run, adding to the excitement of the occasion.

Local companies, including Daesun Brewery, jointly sponsored the event. Daesun Brewery also operated a dedicated promotional booth, offering a variety of interactive events that brought enjoyment to the participants.

The winners of the men's and women's half marathon, Park Hongseok and Shiru Yadav, were awarded entry and airfare to participate in an international marathon to be held in Bodh Gaya, India.

Daesun Brewery has maintained consistent support for sports events and athletic activities in the region. Notable examples include sponsoring the Busan Football Association President's Cup for 23 consecutive years, the High School Choi Dongwon Award for 7 consecutive years, and the Asiad CC Busan Open for 3 consecutive years.

Choi Hongseong, CEO of Daesun Brewery, stated, "I was delighted to be part of the Gijang Sea Marathon, where I could feel the healthy energy of Busan citizens. As a leading local company, we will continue to engage with Busan citizens and promote a healthy culture in the local community."