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Korea

Society5 min

The haenyeo: the sea women of Jeju

History of the haenyeo, the traditional women divers of Jeju Island: free-diving harvest, matriarchal society, the sumbisori breath and threatened UNESCO heritage.

June 3, 2026Read

Korea

Traditions5 min

Talchum: the satirical masked dance of Korea

History and meaning of talchum, Korean masked dance theatre: tal masks, satire of the powerful, village rites, regional variants and UNESCO heritage status.

May 22, 2026Read