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Indonesian migrant worker Sugianto stands next to South Korean President Lee Jae-myung on Dec. 2, 2025, during an award ceremony at the Blue House in Seoul. Sugianto received a presidential honor for his bravery in rescuing elderly residents during a massive forest fire in South Korea in March 2025.
Indonesian migrant worker Sugianto stands next to South Korean President Lee Jae-myung on Dec. 2, 2025, during an award ceremony at the Blue House in Seoul. Sugianto received a presidential honor for his bravery in rescuing elderly residents during a massive forest fire in South Korea in March 2025.`
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Indonesian migrant worker receives South Korean presidential award for heroic act

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