Only inspected, genuine sanyangsam

Sanyangsam is a 'specially managed forest product' under Korea's Forestry Promotion Act. From before the seed goes in to the day it ships, it must pass inspections and record checks by the Korea Forestry Promotion Institute, and only roots that pass the quality test may be sold with a certificate. Leegilsin Pyeongchang Wild Ginseng sells only sanyangsam that has been through every step.

Sanyangsam sold without inspection

• No way to verify the root's age
• No certificate, no inspection number
• No pesticide-residue test before shipping
• Origin and growing site unknown

Leegilsin Pyeongchang Wild Ginseng

• Sold with the institute's quality-test certificate attached
• Inspection number looks up grower, site and planting date
• Passed the pre-shipment pesticide-residue test
• Grown on our own mountain sites in Pyeongchang

How the Korea Forestry Promotion Institute inspects

1. 01

   Site suitability survey

   The institute tests soil, seeds and seedlings for pesticide residue.

2. 02

   Production report

   The survey results are filed with the local mayor or county office before planting.

3. 03

   Cultivation

   Grown without pesticides or fertilizer, with a cultivation log. False entries are fined.

4. 04

   Record checks

   The institute reviews the cultivation records every three years.

5. 05

   Quality test

   A pesticide-residue test before shipping. Roots that fail are destroyed and cannot be sold.

6. 06

   Certificate & distribution

   Sold with a hologram certificate. Anyone can look up the growing history by inspection number or QR code.

Verified quality

From special-zone designation to Geographical Indication — six public certifications, the first and the most in Korea.

Frequently asked questions