These are the stories of South Korea’s 'mermaids', who for centuries have braved the harsh conditions to harvest shellfish.

One more body was found in the search for crew members missing in last week's sinking of a fishing boat off Jeju Island, the ...

Jeju has welcomed over 11.6 million tourists this year as of last Tuesday, marking 2.2 percent in growth on year attributed ...

A fishing boat has capsized and sank off the coast of South Korea’s Jeju island, leaving at least two people dead and 12 others unaccounted for SEOUL, South Korea -- A fishing boat capsized and ...

The boat, carrying 27 crew members, was on a mackerel fishing trip when it sank 24km northwest of Jeju, coast guard official Kim Han-na said. Nearby fishing vessels rescued 15 crew members but two ...

South Korea’s southern Jeju Island has received more than 300 millimeters (11.8 inches) of rain over two days, marking the heaviest November rain in 101 years for the region, local media ...

A wind turbine project is underway in the dolphin habitat near Gujwa-eup, Jeju Island, with construction slated to begin in 2026 and finish by 2028. “We are conducting wind power projects through ...

The number of golfing visitors from outside the island dropped 8.2 percent this year, marking 941,118 until September. Some golfers have commented that going overseas provides the “best value for ...

SEOUL, South Korea — A fishing boat capsized and sank off the coast of South Korea’s Jeju island on Friday, leaving at least two people dead and 12 others unaccounted for, coast guard ...

A fishing boat capsized and sank off the coast of South Korea's Jeju island on Friday, leaving at least two people dead and 12 others unaccounted for, coast guard officials said. Nearby fishing ...