HAENYEO
“Living in harmony with nature is the only way to survive.”
Haenyeo means "sea women" in the Korean language. They depend solely on their ability to hold their breath and dive to the bottom of the ocean shelf. Haenyeo spend their entire lives diving, and are renowned for their free spirits, strong minds, and longevity. UNESCO has recognized Haenyeo culture by inscribing it on the representative list of intangible cultural heritage of humanity.
Haenyeo Lands
Haenyeo diver, Jeju island
Haenyeo diver check the catch
Haenyeo aprentice, Jeju island
Haenyeo, Jeju island
Haenyeo server food, Jeju island
East China Sea, Jeju island