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Female divers on Dokdo
Female divers from Jeju and Ulleung islands unfurl a Taegeukki (Korean flag) after performing a diving demonstration in front of Mongdol Beach on the nation's easternmost islets of Dokdo on Aug. 8, ...
An island 50 miles (80 kilometers) off the southern tip of the Korean Peninsula is home to a unique and celebrated community of women: the Haenyeo. These women dive year-round off Jeju Island, ...
A couple of years ago, Melissa Ilardo found herself aboard a motorboat traversing the ocean around Jeju Island, which sits some 50 or 60 miles off the coast of South Korea. Before the vessel had even ...
The Haenyeo, a group of all-female divers from the Korean island of Jeju, are renowned for their ability to dive in frigid waters without the aid of breathing equipment -- even while pregnant. A study ...
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Did South Korea’s legendary female free divers evolve for a life underwater? Scientists find new evidence
Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. An island 50 miles ...
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