'Osong Hero' Who Saved 3 Lives... Receives New Cargo Truck Worth 180 Million Won as a Gift
Yoo Byung-jo, a truck driver who saved three people during the Osong underpass disaster, will receive a new truck from Hyundai Motor Company.
Hyundai Motor Group announced that it will provide Yoo Byung-jo, a hero of the Osong Gungpyeong 2 underpass, with a new Xcient truck worth 180 million KRW.
On the 15th, during the flooding accident, Yoo broke the window and climbed onto the roof of his truck as water filled the underpass, rescuing two men and one woman nearby by pulling them up.
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Yoo Byung-jo, who rescued three people during the flooding of the Osong underpass. Photo by SBS
View original imageAs Yoo’s livelihood became difficult due to his truck being submerged, LX Pantos and the National Federation of Freight Truck Transport Businesses stepped in to support him. Hyundai Motor also decided to provide a new truck, expressing gratitude for his hard work and sacrifice. Upon hearing the news, Yoo said, "I am thankful to those who helped me continue my livelihood," and added, "I will use part of the donation for flood damage recovery."
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