North Korea's state-controlled newspaper, the Pyongyang Times, has stated that its scientists have come up with an alcoholic drink that is certain to not induce any hangover, according to BBC News.
The special liquor, allegedly made from a type of ginseng called insam and glutinous rice. The brew is quite potent too, with the North Korean publication stating that it boasts about 30-40 percent alcohol.
The secret allegedly comes from the replacement of sugar with scorched, glutinous rice. Doing so eliminates bitterness, and in turn, hangovers as well. The brew, dubbed Koryo liquor, was created by the Taedonggang Foodstuff Factory, which the country claims has worked on the liquor's creation for years, reports The Guardian.
Due to its excellent properties, and the fact that it is "suave and causes no hangovers," the drink has won a "quality medal for preserving national smack."
Andray Abrahamian, who travels to North Korea on business for Chosong Exchange, has stated that liquors made from insam were quite satisfactory, though he was not very keen in classifying them as a "tasty treat." He also doubts the validity of the North Korean claims, according to The Telegraph.
"There are some high-quality liquors made in North Korea, though in my experience there is no such thing as hangover-free booze anywhere in the world," he said.
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