100-year-old wild ginseng worth $74,500 found on Mount Jiri
A cluster of 11 wild ginseng roots worth well over 100 million won ($74,500) has been discovered on the slopes of Mount Jiri, a find that would make any ginseng hunter cry out in joy. According to the Korean Traditional Simmani Association, whose name refers to ginseng hunters, a herbalist in his 50s recently unearthed the roots at an elevation of about 800 meters near Odojae Pass in Hamyang…
An extraordinary discovery of 11 wild ginseng roots, each estimated to be over 100 years old, has been unearthed on the slopes of Mount Jiri in South Gyeongsang Province. The roots, identified as "cheonjong," were found by a herbalist in his 50s at an elevation of around 800 meters near Odojae Pass, near the site of a recent downpour and sweltering heat.
The Korean Traditional Simmani Association, which represents ginseng hunters, confirmed the find on Monday. The roots, which together weighed 76 grams, were appraised at an estimated 120 million won ($74,500). Notably, the oldest "mother" root was believed to have grown for approximately 100 years, while the youngest offspring was estimated to be at least 20 years old, constituting a lineage spanning five generations.
Written by urgent.news from The Korea Times's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
Also reported by 1 other outlet
- 100-year-old wild ginseng worth $74,500 found on Mount Jiri koreatimes.co.kr
