Lottery 1st Prize '500 Million Won'... "I Will Use It for Hospital Bills of a Friend Battling Cancer"

"Knowing the Winning Fact, Called a Friend First"

Photo by Donghaeng Lottery

[Asia Economy Reporter Na Ye-eun] A lottery winner who won first prize in an instant lottery and received 500 million won has attracted attention by announcing that they will use the prize money for a friend battling cancer.

On the 23rd, winner A said in an interview with Donghaeng Lottery, "When I found out I won, the first thing I did was call my friend and we celebrated together," adding, "My friend is currently undergoing treatment for cancer."

A added, "I have helped my sick friend with medical expenses before, and I think this luck came because I helped my friend."

When asked how they would use the prize money, A replied, "I plan to pay for my sick friend's hospital bills."

Photo by Donghaeng Lottery

Previously, A, the first prize winner of the 58th round of Spitto1000, bought an instant lottery ticket at a lottery store in Sangnok-gu, Ansan-si, Gyeonggi Province, and won first prize. 'Spitto1000' is a game where you win if two lucky pictures match, and the first prize for the 58th round is 500 million won.

A said, "When I got home and scratched the ticket right away, I found out I won first prize. I felt like I was floating in the air for a moment."

He added, "But I didn't feel happier than when I won third prize in the lottery before. Although the prize money is bigger now, I felt better then because it was my first time winning."

He also said, "I didn't have any special dreams. I bought the ticket from a store owner at a place I often visit."

Meanwhile, netizens who heard A's story responded with comments such as, "A true friend. May your friendship never change," "I'm really envious to have such a friend," "You will receive even greater blessings than 500 million won," and "It’s heartwarming to see someone living a life more valuable than 500 million won."