Over 100-Year-Old Cheonjong Sansam Discovered in Hamyang-gun, the Home of Wild Ginseng

Appraised Over 90 Million Won
Positive Signs for Success of 2021 Hamyang Sansam Anti-Aging Expo in September

Over 100-Year-Old Wild Ginseng from Cheonjong Mountain
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[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Choi Soon-kyung] A wild ginseng over 100 years old has been discovered ahead of the 2021 Hamyang Wild Ginseng Anti-Aging Expo, drawing attention.

According to the Korea Traditional Simmani Association on the 11th, Ms. Lee Mo (female, 62), who collects medicinal herbs, recently found a wild ginseng at an altitude of 700m on the slopes of Deogyusan Mountain in Hamyang-gun. Upon appraisal, it was confirmed to be an extra-large specimen with a root weight of 68g and a length of 63cm.

Hamyang-gun has long been known as the hometown of wild ginseng. It is the place where Seo Bok, who was ordered by Emperor Qin Shi Huang, came searching for the immortal herb Bullocho. Since the Three Kingdoms period, it has been Korea’s largest wild ginseng production area. With 15 high mountains over 1000m including Jirisan and Deogyusan, many rare wild ginseng and mountain medicinal herbs are found.

A county official stated, “The discovery of this wild ginseng ahead of the Wild Ginseng Festival and the 2021 Hamyang Wild Ginseng Anti-Aging Expo not only elevates the status of ‘Hamyang, the hometown of wild ginseng’ but also seems to be a very good omen for the successful hosting of the expo.”

The county will hold the 2021 Hamyang Wild Ginseng Anti-Aging Expo from September 10 to October 10 for 31 days at Sangnim Park under the theme ‘The Dream of a Thousand-Year Wild Ginseng Life Extension.’

The Hamyang Wild Ginseng Anti-Aging Expo will feature various cultural events and programs suited for the post-COVID-19 era.

A county official added, “Through the successful hosting of the expo, we should promote the excellence of our Hamyang wild ginseng domestically and internationally and use this opportunity to establish Hamyang as the mecca of the wild ginseng industry.” They expressed hope that this positive energy will lead to a boom for the expo and a successful event, urging active participation.

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