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Running brands are going the extra mile as South Koreans take to the great outdoors

Monocle 19 June 2026 5h ago
Running brands are going the extra mile as South Koreans take to the great outdoors
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When James Lee McQuown started running along Seoul’s Han river some 15 years ago, pedestrians, speed-walkers and casual joggers were his main company. In recent years, however, the South Korean-American model, DJ and co-founder of Private Road Running Club (PRRC) has seen running grow into a cultural phenomenon. “At any time of day, regardless of […] The post Running brands are going the extra mil
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