here's how to win up to 20 million won in digital onnuri gift certificates through the government's consumer lottery event. make a purchase of 50,000 won or more at a small business store in a non-capital area to automatically enter.
table of Contents
- what is the 2nd Lottery Event?
- how to participate and application period
- lottery prizes and benefits
- lottery event precautions
- frequently Asked Questions
what is the Secondary Consumer Lottery Event?
the government is promoting consumption through events to purchase products from small businesses. The 2nd Consumer Lottery is a win-win payback program designed to revitalize the economy of small businesses in non-metropolitan areas. The amount and number of winners has increased significantly from the 1st event, giving a total of 5,000 people a chance to win 2 billion won worth of Onnuri gift certificates.
this is the government's representative consumption event to revitalize the local economy and benefit consumers at the same time. It is a convenient way for anyone to participate as it is automatically applied when shopping or purchasing goods as usual at traditional markets and local stores.
how to participate in the Soyo Lottery and the application period
the application period for the Soyo Lottery will run for about two weeks from October 29 to November 9, 2025, and it's very simple to participate.
first, you need to make a card payment of 50,000 won or more at a small business store in a non-capital area. You can do your daily shopping at a traditional market or a local small business store. After payment, you can apply for the lottery automatically through the Win-Win Payback app, or you can apply directly on the Win-Win Payback website.
if you spend 50,000 won, you'll get one ticket, if you spend 100,000 won, you'll get two tickets, and if you spend 500,000 won, you'll get 10 tickets, but remember that you can only enter up to 10 tickets. it's easy to participate in the Soyo Lottery, so don't miss out on this opportunity.
lottery prizes and benefits
in this second round of the Soyo Lottery, a total of 5,000 winners will receive digital onnuri gift certificates worth KRW 2 billion. There are four tiers of winners.
the first prize is 20 Onnuri gift certificates worth 20 million won, the second prize is 2 million won for 40 people, the third prize is 1 million won for 1,140 people, and the fourth prize is 100,000 won for 3,800 people, so the chances of winning are quite high.
compared to the first event, both the amount and number of winners have increased, especially the number of 4th prize winners, so more people can benefit. You can check the winner announcement schedule on the Ministry of SMEs and Startups website, and if you win, you can freely use the digital Onnuri gift certificate at Onnuri gift certificate merchants nationwide.
precautions for Soyo Lottery Events
there are a few things to keep in mind before participating in the lottery.
first, you can only enter the first prize if you make a purchase in a non-metropolitan area. You must make a purchase outside of Seoul, Gyeonggi, and Incheon to be eligible to win the first prize, but you can enter the second through fourth prizes even if you make a purchase at a metropolitan area store.
second, remember that only card payments are accepted, so you can't enter with cash or other payment methods.
third, entry tickets are issued in increments of 50,000 won and you can only get a maximum of 10 tickets. Even if you spend 1 million won, you can only get 10 tickets.
fourth, be sure to check if the store is a small business. you can't buy from a large supermarket or department store, but from a traditional market or a local small business.
frequently asked questions
Q1. How do I confirm my entry to the Consumer Lottery?
A1. If you log in to the Win-Win Payback app or the homepage, you can check your application history and the number of tickets in real time. Don't worry, it will be reflected immediately after payment.
Q2. Can I participate even if I live in the metropolitan area?
A2. Yes, you can, but the first prize is only available for purchases made in non-metropolitan areas, while the second through fourth prizes are available for purchases made in metropolitan areas.
Q3. Can I use other payment methods besides card?
A3. No, only card payments are accepted, both debit and credit cards, but not cash or mobile payments.
Q4. When will the winners be announced?
A4. The schedule for announcing the winners of the Consumer Lottery will be announced on the Ministry of SMEs and Startups website. It is usually announced within about two weeks after the event ends.
Q5. Where can I use the Onnuri gift certificate?
A5. Digital Onnuri Gift Certificates can be used at traditional markets and small business stores that are Onnuri Gift Certificate members nationwide. Please check before using them at large supermarkets or department stores as they may be restricted.
wrapping Up
the government's consumption lottery event is a great opportunity to win up to 20 million won in benefits for everyday spending. It is only available until November 9, so be sure to enter by paying with your card at a small business store in non-capital areas. let us know about your experience and how you won in the comments so we can help more people, and subscribe to our newsletter to be the first to know about other great government offers.