Czechs Would Let North Korea Pay Back Debt in Ginseng Root 1.73K Max Read 08/12/10 12:20AM Filed to: Herbal Supplements Herbal Supplements North Korea Czech Republic Ginseng Trade Debts North Korea might be allowed to pay off its Cold War-era debts to the Czech Republic in ginseng root. Because really, what else can North Korea offer? Next time I'm short on rent, I'm paying in Five-Hour Energy.