South Korean lottery buyer wins 5 billion‑won jackpot after mistaking prize for 5,000 won

A buyer identified only as A purchased a Speeto1000 instant‑lottery ticket (draw 107) at a shop in Sejong City, South Korea. After buying five tickets, A initially thought a winning ticket was worth 5,000 won, but the shop owner later told the customer it was actually the first‑prize ticket worth 5 billion won (5억). A said the dream of singer Im Yong‑hoong appearing for three consecutive nights had seemed like a good omen before the purchase. The winner plans to use the money to repay outstanding loans and noted that the prize will greatly support the family’s livelihood. Speeto1000 tickets cost 1,000 won each and only eleven first‑prize tickets are issued per draw.