Breathtaking, embracing the sea.
The tradition of the haenyeo, which has been passed down with the sound of breathing, and the sea of Jeju still holds their stories today.
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Jeju's Sea, the Life of a Haenyeo
The life of the female divers who swim the sea with deep breaths, the sea of Jeju is the life of the female divers.
Jeju Haenyeo, a way of life recorded by UNESCO
The traditions and spirit of solidarity embedded in the material, all of these stories are passed down to the world as intangible cultural heritage of humanity.
Introducing the life and heritage of Jeju Haenyeo, who travel the sea with deep breaths.
Jeju Haenyeo
JEJU HAENYEO
Jeju, a beautiful island located in the southern part of South Korea, is home to haenyeo (female divers).
As children, girls followed their mothers and friends to the sea, and the sea became their workplace.
They held their breath and went into the deep, wide sea with their bare bodies, helping their families survive by harvesting seafood.
They became the foundation of Jeju's economy in the past with their diligence and strong will to survive.
Jeju Haenyeo, a living cultural heritage.
About us
The Jeju Marine Association is a non-profit organization established to protect the rights and interests of female divers who have made the Jeju sea their home and to continue the traditions of the female divers.
