Kumdang-2

Kumdang-2 is a drug that has been claimed by North Korea to be a cure for a variety of diseases, including AIDS, Ebola, MERS and SARS. However, these claims have not been independently verified and are generally dismissed by the international medical community.

History

Kumdang-2 was first introduced in North Korea in 1996. The drug is reportedly made from ginseng grown from fertilizer mixed with rare-earth elements. According to the official North Korean news agency, the drug can treat a wide range of diseases from AIDS and MERS to tuberculosis and cancer.

Claims

The North Korean government claims that Kumdang-2 can cure AIDS, Ebola, MERS and SARS. However, these claims have not been independently verified. The World Health Organization has dismissed these claims, stating that there is no known cure for these diseases. The international medical community generally agrees with this assessment.

Composition

Kumdang-2 is said to be made from ginseng grown from fertilizer mixed with rare-earth elements. However, the exact composition of the drug is not known, as the North Korean government has not released this information.

Criticism

The claims made by the North Korean government about Kumdang-2 have been widely criticized. The World Health Organization has stated that there is no known cure for the diseases that Kumdang-2 is claimed to treat. Additionally, the lack of independent verification of the drug's effectiveness has led many to question the veracity of North Korea's claims.

See also

• Health in North Korea
• Pharmaceutical industry in North Korea