Longing for a companion dog that passed away came back as an unexpected gift. On the 17th, according to Donghaeng Lottery, a person identified as A who bought "Speedo 1000" round 101 at a lottery outlet in Busong-dong, Iksan, North Jeolla Province, won first prize and will receive 500 million won.
At the time, A suddenly thought of a companion dog that died a year ago and went outside to soothe a sinking mood. While taking a walk, A stopped by a lottery shop on a whim to buy an instant ticket for a change of pace, which was the start of the luck.
The next day, while checking the result at home, A first saw the number "5" and thought it was a 5,000-won win. But after looking closely, the prize was 500 million won, and A patted the chest in relief at a reality that was hard to believe.
A plans to use the winnings first to pay off real estate loans. A said, "I feel relieved at the thought that I can live without worrying about debt now," adding, "With the remaining amount, I am truly happy to be able to give my mother a small house as a gift."
Finally, A offered a warm message, saying A hopes this miracle that came to A will be a message of hope to many people going through hard times.