On South Korea’s Jeju Island, generations of women have made their living diving into the ocean on a single breath to harvest shellfish and seaweed. Known as haenyeo, these free-diving fisherwomen carry on a thousand-year-old tradition of skill, strength, and sustainable harvesting. #VietnamToday #YourWindowonVietnam #VTV #culture #jeju #women | Vietnam Today

Haenyeo, Sea Women of Korea's Jeju Island Part I. #Jeju_island #ArirnagNews | Arirang News

On South Korea’s Jeju Island, generations of women known as haenyeo have made their living by free-diving in the ocean to fish. This matriarchal community of fisherwomen has gained global fame in recent years, with their story told through books and documentaries, and their communal culture and sustainable practices recognised by the United Nations. But despite their international profile, haenyeo face challenges to their traditional livelihoods amid dwindling numbers and the impact of climate c

[Jeju Today] Haenyeo diving women at work at Ongpo Port The seaside village of Ongpo, in Hallim-eup, Jeju City is over 800 years old. This morning its working port was abuzz with activity. A couple of dozen Jeju diving women (haenyeo) were out harvesting marine products. In the footage you can see a haenyeo get picked up by a fishing boat, and spot Biyangdo Island, Ongpo and part of Hyeopjae in the background. Biyangdo Island: www.visitjeju.net/u/3cB Olle Course 14: www.visitjeju.net/u/3cA #visi

[JTO YouTube] Ajumunnie goes diving with Jeju haenyeo! In this episode, we learn more about the haenyeo women sea divers of Jeju. Their history and cultural relevance is so important that UNESCO inscribed the haenyeo culture on the list of Intangible Cultural Heritage. If you’re interested about the haenyeo, or even if you just want a completely different and unique experience, make sure to check out the video! I’ll show you how you can dive with the famous haenyeo of Jeju! Haenyeo diving women