“A little joy each week” ... Weekly small lottery purchases bring a 2.1 billion won jackpot

[Financial News] The story of a lottery winner who bought tickets for small amounts each week and won both first and second prize in the Pension Lottery, taking home about 2.1 billion won, has been revealed.
On the 19th, lottery operator Donghaeng Lottery shared on its official website the story of A, who won both first and second prize in the 337th draw of Pension Lottery 720+.
A, who says buying small amounts of Lotto 6/45 and Pension Lottery tickets each week is a little joy in their week, said, “I went to a lottery retailer to buy tickets and happened to see the Pension Lottery, which was being drawn that week, so I bought one set.”
He said, “A few days later, while checking the tickets at home, something truly unbelievable happened,” adding, “I had won first prize in the Pension Lottery.”
He recalled, “At first, I was so surprised I could hardly believe it. I was so happy that I hurriedly woke my sleeping spouse and told them I had won,” and, “My spouse also seemed unable to believe it at first and was dumbfounded for quite some time.”
He said, “We’re truly grateful and happy that such great fortune has come our way after we’ve each worked hard in our own lives.”
Asked how A planned to use the prize money, A said, “I haven’t made any specific plans yet,” but added, “I’m happy and grateful.”
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