"Not Jealous of Winning the Lottery"... Entire Village Stunned as 200 Million Won Jackpot of Wild Ginseng Cluster Discovered at Jirisan

Total Weight of Ginseng: 114g

Sufficient for Three Adults

Outstanding Color, Shape, and Fragrance

Rated as Premium Grade

A large cluster of wild ginseng, known as Cheonjong sansam, has been discovered at the foot of Jirisan Mountain in Sancheong County, Gyeongsangnam-do, drawing significant attention.

According to Yonhap News on the 19th, a 70-year-old herbalist, referred to as Mr. A, recently found a total of 12 Cheonjong sansam roots at an elevation of 900 meters along a ridge near Jirisan in Sancheong. Among the discovered ginseng, an old root estimated to be around 100 years old—referred to as the "mother ginseng"—was reportedly included.

The association explained that the wild ginseng discovered this time was a family group that had naturally sprouted and passed through at least five generations. It was also reported that the ginseng was regarded as a premium product due to its exceptional color, shape, and aroma. The total weight of the ginseng is 114 grams, which is enough for three adults to consume. The appraised value was set at 243 million won.

Jirisan Wild Ginseng. Korean Traditional Simmani Association · Yonhap News

Cheonjong sansam refers to wild ginseng that has grown naturally deep in the mountains and generally denotes wild ginseng that has survived for over 50 years. This is the first discovery of Cheonjong sansam in the Jirisan area this year.

Previously, in September last year, a large cluster of Cheonjong sansam was also discovered at the foot of Jirisan in Hamyang County, Gyeongsangnam-do. At that time, a 50-year-old herbalist, referred to as Mr. B, found a total of 38 Cheonjong sansam roots, including a "mother ginseng" with red berries and "offspring ginseng" that had survived for more than four generations. The total weight was 282 grams, which was enough for four adults to consume, and the appraised value was estimated at 150 million won.

An association official stated, "Compared to an average year, the discovery period for wild ginseng arrived about 10 days earlier than usual, as temperatures surged significantly throughout April."

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