Haenyeos heading for the sea
Seomun-dong haenyeo is hitting the Olle trail for diving
Haenyeos in Changheung-dong are heading out for the sea alongside the Hado-ri Migratory Bird Reserve.
Haenyeos in Changheung-dong are heading to the sea to work. The majority of haenyeos ride motorcycles as the primary mode of transportation.
A view of a changing room in Seomun-dong. There is affectionate talk and a warm atmosphere among haenyeos before diving.
Haenyeos prepare in the changing room in Guldong port before going out to the sea.
Taking the Nwaeseon (phenacetin acetphenetidine - a pain and inflammation relieving medicine) before going into the water.
A haenyeo is wearing a wetsuit for diving into the sea.
Gul-dong haenyeos are heading for the sea fields to work for the day
Haenyeo heading to the sea farm in a long line
A lighthouse in front of a port in Dong-dong and a haenyeo going out for work
Haenyeos having a conversation before diving
Gul-dong haenyeos are heading for the sea fields to work for the day
Underwater photography of a working Haenyeo
Underwater photography of a working Haenyeo
Underwater photography of a working Haenyeo
Haenyeo working despite harsh waves
Gul-dong haenyeo returning from hard work of diving
Haenyeo emerging from sea waves after work
Haenyeo chatting on the boat
An aged haenyeo is coming out of the sea, carrying the collected agar weeds with a great effort
A haenyeo is showing the octopus she caught in the sea. The octopus is struggling dramatically.
Remnants of life - Wrinkles show hardship and toil of haenyeo life
Life of haenyeo as seen in their wrinkles.
The Crinum (Swamp Lily) and the Haenyeos
Affectionate haenyeo family
Aged haenyeo returns home carrying a water jar
Donjigdang (Shrine) where Haenyeo pray for a good catch and their safety
Haenyeo in Sin-dong, Hado Village carrying out ‘Haenyeo ritual’ to pray for safety of Jeju haenyeo and fishermen and well-being of their families
Fortune-telling - Shaman of Hado Village conducts fortune- telling for Haenyeo families and their affairs.
Half farming, half fishing - Haenyeo are highly occupied by both fishing and farming
Returning home - Haenyeo carrying floating net chat on return home under clear blue autumn sky
Curated by —Kang Kwon Yong, Kwon Mi Seon
