These Korean 'sea women' have evolved to free dive in ice-cold water to harvest seafood
Published date: Tue, 18 Nov 2025 15:06:18 +0700These Korean 'sea women' have evolved to be able to free dive in ice-cold water to harvest seafood for a living.
The Haenyeo, or female divers, of Jeju Island have been gathering seashells and seaweed without breathing equipment for more than 400 years in Seogwipo-si, South Korea.
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Seogwipo-si, South Korea |
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16/11/2025 |
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ViralPress/Alexis Dorado |
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Duration: 01:22 |
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Rating: Social safe |
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