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Rooted in Jeju
Run by Jeju
Jeju Haenyeo is a performance-driven dining brand currently operating exclusively in Jeju Island, Korea, created by an artist born into a Haenyeo family and trained at Korea’s leading art school.
For over six years, we have operated two locations in Jeju, achieving a 97% average reservation rate and welcoming Korean cultural icons, national leaders, and guests from around the world who seek an authentic connection to Jeju’s culture.
Jeju Haenyeo is jointly run by artists and Jeju-based producers.
We work closely with local farmers, fishers, artisans, and real Haenyeo, ensuring that every ingredient and element reflects the island’s land, sea, and seasons.
Through this collaboration, we bring Jeju’s food, philosophy, and spirit to life — not as a reproduction, but as a living culture rooted in community, tradition, and shared respect.
Jeju Story Videos
Discover where Haenyeo’s Kitchen began. These videos showcase our Jeju spaces — where the ocean, nature, and the spirit of the Haenyeo come together. Experience the stories, culture, and inspiration that shaped who we are today.
Core Values
Heritage, Reimagined
We create our dishes using only traditional recipes rooted
in centuries-old Haenyeo culture.
Beyond the food, every plate, object, sound, and detail is drawn
from Jeju’s traditions and way of life.
Art Through Food
Dining here goes beyond taste alone. Light, sound, movement, and space come together to engage all five senses,
shaping each moment into a carefully crafted experience.
Every detail is designed like a performance, where food and storytelling move as one.
Building Community,
Sharing Culture
In Jeju, community is the most important value. Through food, we bring people together and carry forward Jeju’s culture of sharing and living side by side.
This dining experience is not only personal, but a meaningful cultural practice that helps sustain the community.
Our Awards and Achievements
Award details
2024 Korea Tourism Awards - Best Integrated Tourism Content
2024 Jeju’s Social Value Achievements by Small and Medium Enterprises / Grand Prize
2023 Global Art Enterprise Support (EMA GLOBAL ST+ART) / Award
2022 Tourism Event/ Tourism Excellence and Marketing / Excellence Award
2021 Overseas Tourism Events/ ESG Section / Grand Prize
2021 J-STARTUP Demo Day / Grand Prize
2020 Haenyeo Cultural Foundation and Heritage Preservation Committee / Member Appointment
2020 2019 1st Korea Entrepreneurship and Innovation Youth Contest / Youth Entrepreneurship Award
2020 Women Entrepreneurs Conference / Grand Prize
2020 Arts Management Award / Award
2020 Global Rock Climbing and Adventure Sports
2019 Outstanding Cultural Tourism Competition / Excellence Award
2019 Outstanding Cultural Tourism Award / Excellence Award
Featured in Leading Global Media
Our story has captured attention both in Korea and around the world — featured by renowned mediasuch as National Geographic, Meta, Patagonia, and KBS.
Through these global spotlights, Haenyeo’s Kitchen continues to share the cultural heritage and spirit of Jeju’s women divers with audiences everywhere.
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Collaboration
With F&B group
Meal Kits
We teamed up with Korea's top food company, Dongwon F&B, to Create Haenyeo-inspired meal kits using 20 tons
of Haenyeo-harvested seafood.
With Government
Pop-up & Catering
We collaborated with the government on various
pop-ups including pop-ups
for foreign tourist (Ministry of Culture), women's rights talks (Ministry of Gender), and preserving marine resources (Ministry of Oceans and Fishereis).
With MichelineStarred chef
Culinary Experience
Guests will experience 4 course menu based on Jeju's 4 elements - Earth, Water, Fire, and Sky.
Each course will utilise either Jeju's ingredient o『 traditional cooking methods to showcase
the authentic Jeju style Korean food in collaboration with a Micheline Starred Chef.
With
Fashion Brand
Brand Collaboration
We collaborated with Korea's top fashion brand, Musinsa, to launch an eco-themed pop-up titled
"The Sea of Haenyeo,"
which attracted 20,000 visitors in just 1 days.
Fashion Goods.
We achieved a 100% sales rate for fashion goods made from ocean diveris, and all performance tickets were completely sold out.
Partner With Us
Guided by the values of nature, authenticity, and mutual growth, we continue to expand our work beyond dining — from fashion brand collaborations to meal kits and lifestyle projects.
We believe in partnerships that respect heritage, support local communities, and create long-term value together. Brand collaborations are always welcome, and we are open to exploring new ideas across various industries. If our values resonate with yours, we’d love to start a conversation.