"Let's Create a Ginseng Day"... California, USA Designates October 23rd

The Korea Ginseng Association has urged the establishment of a 'Korean Ginseng Day'. Through a statement issued on the 9th, the Korea Ginseng Association (Chairman Kim Myung-soo) stated, "The United States has first recognized the value of Korean ginseng, and although late, Korea should also establish a Ginseng Day." The Korea Ginseng Association welcomed the decision, saying, "California has officially designated October 23rd as 'Korea Ginseng Day', which is a meaningful decision that internationally recognizes the excellent efficacy and cultural value of Korean ginseng with thousands of years of tradition, and provides great pride to the entire Korean ginseng industry." The association also emphasized that "Korean ginseng is not merely a health functional food, but a national asset that has protected people's health for a long time and a cultural heritage attracting global attention," noting that in 2020, "Ginseng Cultivation and Medicinal Culture" was the first agricultural ...