A cluster of 11 wild ginseng roots worth well over 100 million won ($74,500) has been discovered on the slopes of Mount Jiri, a find that would make any ginseng hunter cry out in joy. According to the Korean Traditional Simmani Association, whose name refers to ginseng hunters, a herbalist in his 50s recently unearthed the roots at an elevation of about 800 meters near Odojae Pass in Hamyang County, South Gyeongsang Province. The association announced the discovery Monday. The roots were identified as “cheonjong” wild ginseng, a term referring to ginseng that has grown naturally for at least 50 years with little human intervention. The newly discovered cluster was identified as a family spanning five generations. The oldest “mother” root was estimated to be about 100 years old, while even the youngest offspring was believed to be at least 20 years old. Together, the 11 roots weighed 76 grams and were appraised at 120 million won. "It is a precious finding, made under extremely difficult hiking conditions following more than three months of torrential rain and unusual heat this su