On March 1, 2025, the latest draw of the lottery, designated the 1161st round, was conducted by the lottery operator Dongheng Lottery (동행복권), resulting in considerable excitement across South Korea as 16 lucky individuals matched all six winning numbers.
The winning numbers for this draw are '2, 12, 20, 24, 34, 42', and the bonus number is '37'. Each of the 16 winners of the first prize will receive 17,926,57969 KRW. This substantial amount has led to jubilant celebrations among the winners, who represent diverse locations across the country.
Of those winning tickets, automated selections contributed to the success of 10 winners, whereas 6 winners opted for manual selections. The distribution across the nation showed significant activity, with results reflecting participation from multiple areas: one winner hails from Seoul, four winners from Busan, one from Ulsan, and seven from Gyeonggi Province, among others.
Notably, the second prize was awarded to 117 winners, each of whom received 4,085,8302 KRW for matching five numbers plus the bonus number. Additional details show there were 4,107 winners of the third prize who matched five numbers, receiving 116,3970 KRW each. The fourth prize saw 18,1457 winners matching four numbers, receiving a fixed payout of 5,000 KRW, and the fifth prize saw 285,9815 participants who matched three numbers, each receiving the fixed amount of 500 KRW.
This round adds to the historical record of the lottery, which now counts 9413 first prize winners cumulatively since its inception. While the highest jackpot recorded stands at over 407 billion KRW, the excitement surrounding the latest results has once again reinvigorated interest in the lottery.
The lottery draw’s results will always spark conversations about luck and fortune, particularly when the winner's choice of numbers can vary from completely random automated strategies to personally significant manual choices. The lottery draw day sees the most activity, as tickets can be purchased from 6 AM until the cutoff at 8 PM on draw days, with sales halting during and immediately after the draw until the following morning.
Winners are reminded to claim their prizes within one year of the drawing date, which allows participants ample time to come forward. If the final payment date coincides with a holiday, the payout can be made on the next business day.
This sort of event not only highlights the thrill of chance but also brings communities together as participants share their experiences related to the anticipation leading up to the draw. The allure of the lottery continues to captivate, making each draw not just about numbers, but about dreams and potential financial windfalls.