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Diving is a tradition that’s been around Jeju for over a thousand years. It used to be done by both men and women, but over the last few centuries, a lot of men died at sea or at war, and it became a job that women took over to feed their families.
— May 17, 2025 08:24PM
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Haenyeo risk their lives every day to make a living and provide for their families.
— May 17, 2025 08:25PM
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Some haenyeo can dive as deep as sixty feet into the ocean without any equipment. They can only do this because they’ve trained for many decades, starting from when they were young children.
— May 17, 2025 08:24PM
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Haenyeo- divers who are like real-life mermaids. They swim deep into the water and catch conchs, abalones, and other sea animals for food.
— May 17, 2025 08:22PM
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A long time ago, Jeju used to be its own country, so it has its own language, which is similar to Korean.
Ex) Harabeoji - means “grandfather” in Korean
Hareubang - means “grandfather” in Jeju-mal
— May 17, 2025 08:21PM
Ex) Harabeoji - means “grandfather” in Korean
Hareubang - means “grandfather” in Jeju-mal
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Hareubang - guardian statues that you’ll find all over the island, especially at doors or other entrances.
— May 17, 2025 08:20PM
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How did Jeju form?
It was made by underwater volcanoes that erupted two million years ago! There are more than three hundred and sixty extinct volcanoes on the island, but the biggest one, Hallasan, makes up most of the island.
— May 17, 2025 08:18PM
It was made by underwater volcanoes that erupted two million years ago! There are more than three hundred and sixty extinct volcanoes on the island, but the biggest one, Hallasan, makes up most of the island.
