7,831 views
※ This video is part of the <Extreme Job - Autumn Ginseng Processing> broadcast on September 28, 2016. Ginseng, a representative luxury gift for modern people. Ginseng is loved by many people because of its effects of replenishing energy and stabilizing the mind. Autumn is the best time to harvest ginseng because it is at its peak. However, this precious ginseng must go through a lot of laborious processes before it can be delivered to consumers. Starting with the cultivation process, ginseng requires several years of waiting. Ginseng harvested from the field has different grades and uses depending on its size, shape, and type. After sorting, it is made into red ginseng, black ginseng, and dried fruits. The workers' hands do not rest while washing, trimming, steaming, drying, and sorting. The countless hands of workers behind the scenes until healthy ginseng comes to us. Let's go inside the site filled with their sincerity. In early September, ginseng harvesting is in full swing. A vast field of over 7,000 m²! This summer, the heat wave has caused the ginseng to deteriorate further, so they decided to harvest the 4-year-old roots. The ginseng fields are blocked on all sides by shading screens, so there is no wind. Removing the screens fixed with wire is not easy, even if you use all your strength. The work of removing the stakes begins after all the shading screens are removed. The sticks that have been buried deep in the ground for 5 years are difficult to pull out even with the strength of a full-grown man. Only after all the stakes are removed can the work of digging up the ginseng begin. You can’t even straighten your back properly because you have to dig them up one by one so that the roots don’t get damaged. The ginseng harvested in this way is sorted by size, shape, and type before heading to the market. ✔ Program name: Extreme Jobs - Autumn Ginseng Processing ✔ Broadcast date: 2016.09.28