Geumsan County, "Daonbo Red Ginseng Blended Tea 6-Variety Set" Wins Grand Prize

2nd National Ginseng Product Evaluation Contest Held

Photo by Geumsan County

At the 2nd National Ginseng Product Evaluation Contest (2025 K-INSAM AWARDS), the "Daonbo Red Ginseng Blended Tea 6-Variety Set" was awarded the grand prize.

Geumsan County held the evaluation contest (2025 K-INSAM AWARDS) on September 12 at the Geumsan Darakwon Small Theater, presenting the following awards: ▲Top Excellence Award to "Hongdanshwe" ▲Excellence Awards to "Myungwondam Inner Beauty Red Ginseng Pomegranate Collagen Jelly Stick" and "Wooriai Black Ginseng Stick" ▲Popularity Awards to "Morism Scalp Hair Tonic" and "Gagyo One 6-Year-Old Red Ginseng Jeonggwa."

This evaluation contest featured 48 ginseng products from across the country, which were assessed for product competitiveness, market potential, innovation, and differentiation.

The county organized this event to enhance the quality and competitiveness of ginseng products, aiming to build consumer trust and promote the development and sustainable growth of the ginseng industry. The event serves as an opportunity to further improve product quality and strengthen competitiveness.

The products participating in this contest showcased unique qualities and high consumer preference, while a panel of 55 experts and consumers conducted a fair and thorough evaluation.

The award-winning products will be exhibited at the International Ginseng Trade Fair during the 43rd Geumsan World Ginseng Festival, which will be held for ten days starting September 19. This will allow consumers to experience the products firsthand and better understand their excellence.

Shin Younghee, head of the Ginseng and Herbal Policy Division, stated, "This event goes beyond simple product competition, serving as an important platform to promote the excellence of ginseng nationwide as Geumsan, the world’s ginseng capital, and to support the sustainable growth of the ginseng industry." She added, "We plan to continue pursuing various initiatives aimed at improving quality, strengthening brands, building consumer trust, and developing the industry, thereby enhancing the global competitiveness of Korea’s ginseng industry."