See Jeju from the sea: Dive with a 'Korean mermaid', go fishing and ride the waves

Ms Kyong Ah-na, a haenyeo - a woman diver who does not use scuba air tanks to harvest from the sea - at work in waters off Jeju. PHOTO: ABEL ANG
Besides diving and fishing, Jeju is also a wind sports haven with a sizeable kiteboarding and wingsurfing community. PHOTO: KOREA TOURISM ORGANIZATION
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JEJU, SOUTH KOREA - Exploring Jeju Island has always been a dream for my family. We are fans of all things Korean, including K-dramas, K-music and, most importantly, K-food.

So when the June holidays came around, and with South Korea opening up to tourists, we decided to go for it.

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