Unclaimed South Korean Lottery Prize Expires

A grand prize from South Korea's national number-selection lottery remained uncollected, with the official claim window closing on November 2.

The winning ticket for the drawing was worth approximately 2.01 billion won, which translates to about $2.36 million USD. The specific numbers drawn for this game included 8, 12, 15, 29, 40, and 45, alongside the bonus number 14.

According to the lottery operating agency, Donghang Lottery, the winning ticket was purchased using an automatic number selection method at a retail location known as the Duryeon Lottery Store, situated in Namyangju, Gyeonggi Province.

Under established regulations, lottery winnings must be claimed within one year from the start of the payment distribution date. Any funds that remain unredeemed by the final deadline are transferred entirely into the public lottery fund.

In addition to the top prize, the same drawing left two second-tier prizes uncollected. Each of those secondary tickets was valued at roughly 53.2 million won, or approximately $627,000 USD, with the winning slips having been sold in Seoul and South Chungcheong Province.

Lottery officials urged participants to carefully check their tickets for any overlooked wins and to ensure they claim their money within the designated timeframe. To help prevent missed collections, the agency noted that physical tickets bought at retail stores can be registered through digital platforms like the PAYCO lottery wallet service, which allows for automatic payouts before the deadline.

Authorities reminded players that physical tickets must be kept safe and undamaged, as actual paper slips take precedence for prize disbursements until the claims are fully processed.