Hornets' nest sold at the Kyung Dong market for medicinal purposes. [Photo and video by Park Sae-jin & Li Jian] The nests of hornets are well known among South Koreans as an alternative medicine for arthritis, pneumonia and asthma. It is made into tea or liquor. Aju News Park Sae-jin = swatchsjp@gmail.com reporter Park Sae-jin swatchsjp@ajunews.com