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

These are the famous haenyo or female sea-divers of the Korean island of Jeju, selling the abalone, octopus, sea urchins and conch they just caught minutes before. They dive without any equipment, holding their breath for more than two minutes and up to 90 feet (approx 30 meters). Dwindling in number, most of them working today are in their 60s-70s (and older!). #Korea #KTO #KNTO #KoreaTourism #visitKorea #Jeju #FemaleDivers | 1000 Places to See Before You Die

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

1.3K views · 60 reactions | Preserving Jeju Island's haenyeo culture that is impacted by changing marine environment #haenyeo #culture #environment | Arirang News | Facebook