100-Year-Old Wild Ginseng Discovered in Jirisan... Appraised Value 150 Million KRW

In the foothills of Jirisan Mountain in Namwon, Jeonbuk, a cluster of 10 wild ginseng roots believed to be over 100 years old was discovered. The appraisal value is known to reach 150 million KRW.

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On the 19th, the Korea Traditional Simmani Association announced that 10 Cheonjong wild ginseng roots were found in the foothills of Jirisan Mountain in Unbong-eup, Namwon-si, Jeonbuk. Cheonjong wild ginseng refers to wild ginseng that has grown naturally in deep mountains untouched by human hands.

The newly discovered Cheonjong wild ginseng formed a family group of 10 roots, with a total weight of 94g. Among them, the largest mother ginseng (Mosam) measures 70cm in length and is estimated to be over 100 years old. The Wild Ginseng Appraisal Association appraised the value of these ginseng roots at 150 million KRW.

This Cheonjong wild ginseng was discovered on the 10th by Professor Kim Ik-ju of the Forestry Product Specialized Education Institute in a valley made of rock formations. Professor Kim Ik-ju had previously discovered 7 Cheonjong wild ginseng roots in Baemsagol, Jirisan, in 2008.

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