South Korean oil refiner S-Oil on Thursday awarded a total of 90 million won ($71,000) to eight Coast Guard officers for their lifesaving efforts over this year. According to the company, Assistant Inspector Lim Sung-rock was honored with the best hero award for rescuing three fishermen who were isolated in waters off the coast of Ulsan in January. S-Oil has awarded Coast Guard officers each year for their heroics since 2013.
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