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가파도 해녀의 물질 (가파도=연합뉴스) 박지호 기자 = 27일 제주 서귀포시 대정읍 가파도 서북쪽 해안에서 해녀가 소라를 채취하고 있다. 2021.10.27 jihopark@yna.co.kr/2021-10-27 17:00:32/

Take a deep breath: Jeju’s haenyeo festival dives into 10 years of Unesco heritage

Jeju’s women divers celebrate a decade of Unesco recognition as their aging community faces a steep decline in numbers.

2026.9.19

A group of seasoned haenyeo, or female divers, perform on stage while singing a traditional folksong at the induction ceremony for new trainees at the Jeju Hansupul Haenyeo School on Jeju Island on May 2. [CHOI CHOONG-IL]

As Jeju’s 'haenyeo' numbers sink, young recruits dive in to save tradition

A seaside town hall on Jeju Island filled with the lilting chants of haenyeo, or woman divers, on May 2 as dozens of aspiring recruits gathered to begin training in one of Korea’s oldest and fastest disappearing professions.

2026.5.17

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Kylie Genter, a haenyeo, or a traditional female free diver, during her dive [KYLIE GENTER]

New Yorker dives into Jeju tradition as village's foreign 'haenyeo'

For centuries, haenyeo have plunged into the sea — up to 10 meters (32.8 feet) deep without an oxygen mask — to harvest seafood. In Yeongrak-ri, a village in Jeju, the tradition lives on through 16 divers, including New York’s Kylie Genter.

2026.5.7

A haenyeo (female diver) in Dodudong, Jeju Island, shows off a horned shell she harvested during her dive. Photo is not related to the story. [CHOI CHOONG-IL]

Authorities investigate potential causes of drowning incident involving two elderly haenyeo

Two women in their 70s, both experienced haenyeo, died near Ilgwang Beach in Gijang County, Busan, on Aug. 23.

2025.9.9

Haenyeo, or female divers, from Jeju and Ulleung islands hold up a large Taegeukgi, or Korean national flag, after performing a diving demonstration off Dokdo on Aug. 8. [JEJU PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT]

Haenyeo unfurl Korean flag Taegeukgi off Dokdo to mark Liberation Day

A dozen traditional diving women from the Jeju and Ulleung islands plunged into the sea in unison, their orange floats bobbing on the swells, before unfurling a vast Taegukgi across the waves.

2025.8.11

Haenyeo walk along the trail in Hado-ri, Gujwa-eup, Jeju City in Jeju Island, preparing for their dive in February. [JOONGANG ILBO]

As iconic female divers gradually disappear, Jeju gov't takes action

Jeju Island is taking significant steps to reverse the declining number of haenyeo.

2024.7.15

'Panel Folding Screen of Royal Banquet in the Imin Year,' created in commemoration of King Gojong's admission into Giroso, an agency for the elderly, in 1902 [NATIONAL PALACE MUSEUM OF KOREA]

Korea's cultural centers worldwide celebrate Joseon traditions, Jeju haenyeo

Curltural exhibitions of artwork featuring Joseon Dynasty dance and music, Jeju haenyeo (women divers) and hanbok (traditional Korean dress) are currently on display at Korean Cultural Centers around the world, organized by the Culture Ministry.

2024.4.26

Coral colonies are increasingly found in the waters off the coast of Jeju Island near Munseom, a popular diving spot. Jeju waters have seen a rise in temperatures, with native fish and algae being replaced by subtropical species. [LEE SEON-MYEONG]

Divers, scientists see climate change altering Jeju's aquatic ecosystem

Global warming appears to be taking a toll on the ecosystems of Korea's seas, with tropical fish and colorful corals appearing in Jeju waters and replacing the native conch, abalone and brown algae.

2020.9.23