South Korea’s Jeju Island, often called the “Hawaii of South Korea,” is a must-visit destination for travelers seeking island ...

Jeju Haenyeo — which translates to "women of the sea" — begin diving for seafood at around the age of 15, gathering abalone, ...

From high-altitude climbers to divers who can fish without scuba gear, scientists are finding new ways that human bodies may ...

Race to Korea finale heats up as amateurs vie for a spot at WAGC in Jeju Island. Jeju Island looms as the ultimate reward, as ...

Ilardo has spent years studying human adaptations to extreme environments. In 2018, she and her colleagues published a paper ...

Past work from Ilardo has shown that nomadic Bajau divers in Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines have especially large ...

Check out these Korean dramas filmed on the beautiful Jeju Island, including recommendations like Netflix's When Life Gives ...

After a plane overshot a runway in South Korea, killing 179 people, a Times analysis found that global standards that help ...

Scientists studying Korea’s Haenyeo divers have uncovered genetic traits linked to blood pressure and pain tolerance.

South Korea will host the second high-level preparatory meeting for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation on Jeju Island, ...

Discover South Korea's most haunted places — where legends linger and spirits roam. Dare to explore them on your next eerie ...