A group of traditional Hemya (Korean lady divers), native to Jeju/Udo Island. Originally having dove naked, these women dive only with wetsuits, flippers, goggles and large lung capacities. If you have eaten seafood on the islands, it is more than likely they are responsible for it having been put on your plate!
After having achieved great financial success for their efforts, these women wanting nothing more than a better life for their daughters, used their earnings to pay for their children education on the mainland; many becoming doctors, lawyers, etc; Due to this, the traditional ways have not been passed down through the generations. The majority of Hemya are in ther late sixties! Slowly this incredible way of life is dying. I do wish I could be inducted into this career of badassery, becoming a tribal women, further perpetuating my 'dirty kid' lifestyle choice :)
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