Geumsan World Insam Festival (금산세계인삼축제)

The Geumsan World K-Insam Festival is a well-being event that promotes the excellence of ginseng, an herb that strengthens the immune system against cancer and other diseases. Visitors can take part in health-related programs, including the red ginseng foot bath, Korean medicine therapy, and traditional massage at the Health Experience Hall. Visitors can also try foods made with ginseng and check out the various shapes that the medicinal plant comes in and its uses, including makgeolli (unrefined rice wine) and fries. There are booths for a wide variety of activities, such as ginseng harvesting and ginseng art, as well as performances that introduce Geumsan’s culture and traditions. Geumsan ginseng can also be purchased at a cheaper price at the festival’s market, and its goods can be received directly from within the county.

◎ Geumsan Ginseng
Geumsan Insam Herbal Medicine Market deals with 80% of Korea’s total ginseng production.

Basic Information

Postal Code	32739
Homepage	www.insamfestival.co.kr
Address	30 Insamgwangjang-ro, Geumsan-gun, Chungcheongnam-do

Usage Information

Event End Date	2025-09-28
Event Location	Area of Geumsan World Insam Expo Square and Insam Herbal Medicine Market
Event Start Date	2025-09-19
Performance Time	10:00-22:00
Host Organization	Geumsan-gun
Host Contact	+82-41-750-2319
Organizing Agency	Geumsan Culture, Tourism and Festival Foundation
Organizer Contact	+82-41-750-2306
Usage Fee	Free (fees may apply to certain programs)

Detailed Description

Introduction

The Geumsan World K-Insam Festival is a well-being event that promotes the excellence of ginseng, an herb that strengthens the immune system against cancer and other diseases. Visitors can take part in health-related programs, including the red ginseng foot bath, Korean medicine therapy, and traditional massage at the Health Experience Hall. Visitors can also try foods made with ginseng and check out the various shapes that the medicinal plant comes in and its uses, including makgeolli (unrefined rice wine) and fries. There are booths for a wide variety of activities, such as ginseng harvesting and ginseng art, as well as performances that introduce Geumsan’s culture and traditions. Geumsan ginseng can also be purchased at a cheaper price at the festival’s market, and its goods can be received directly from within the county.

◎ Geumsan Ginseng
Geumsan Insam Herbal Medicine Market deals with 80% of Korea’s total ginseng production.

Programs

Ginseng pack massage experience, ginseng harvest experience, ginseng art experience, international insam trade fair, etc.