[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

Can you hold your breath for 3 minutes? These women divers of Haenyeo can. In Jeju Island, female sea guardians preserve a 500 year old tradition, diving in the ocean to practice sustainable harvesting without the help of oxygen masks. Representing the island’s character, the culture of Jeju haenyeo advances women’s status in the community and promotes sustainability. This year's 2019 #WorldOceansDay is celebrating the importance of gender and our ocean. Learn more: on.unesco.org/2su9QxZ | UNESC

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

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