UW Libraries Blog
July 19, 2024
Celebrating the Jeju Haenyeo: A deep dive into the unique cultural heritage of a remote Korean island
Recognized in several of UNESCO’s Cultural Heritage Lists, the Jeju Haenyeo are an extraordinary group of women free divers from Jeju Island, Korea, whose remarkable skills and dedication represent a profound cultural heritage– a heritage that is at risk due to the impacts of climate change, shifting populations and other impacts. The Haenyeo’s (Korean: 해녀;…
