A group of "haenyeo" -- female divers who make their ... collects shells and marine life in waters off South Korea's Jeju Island on Dec. 16, 2024. The haenyeo are recognized on the UNESCO Cultural ...

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The haenyeo live on Jeju Island in South Korea, 80 kilometers from the mainland. Translated to English, haenyeo means «mermaid.» The divers are on average 70 years old. They spend several hours ...