JEJU'S SEA WOMEN: A LIVING TRADITION . For centuries, South Korea's haenyeo have plunged into the ocean depths, free-diving for seafood using only their breath and courage. But as these remarkable sea women age, their ancient tradition faces extinction. Now, an unexpected cultural revival is bringing fresh hope—and new divers—to Jeju Island's shores. #Jeju #Haenyeo #SeaWomen #SouthKore #TheNationThailand | The Nation Thailand

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A decade after becoming the youngest Nobel Peace Prize winner in history, Malala Yousafzai is beginning her career as a film producer with the Apple TV documentary ‘The Last of the Sea Women’. It explores the endangered tradition and culture of South Korean fisherwomen who harvest the sea for food. 📺💻 News Breakfast — Stream on ABC iview: https://ab.co/StreamABCiview | News Breakfast

Meet the women divers of Jeju 🤿 I freedive too, and trust me it’s so difficult. Holding your breath, diving deep, and resurfacing safely takes immense skill and stamina... but these women make it look effortless. Most Haenyeo are in their 60s, 70s, even 80s, yet they still spend hours harvesting abalone, sea urchins, and shellfish. For generations, they’ve not just fed their families, they’ve preserved a centuries-old tradition. Their culture was recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heri

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