심지어 한국인들은 관심 없는 돌인데.. 무려 1,000년 캘 수 있는 양이 발견됐다｜전세계 유일한 매장량 옥광산｜중국으로 전량 수출｜극한직업｜#골라듄다큐

Deep in Dong-myeon, Chuncheon, lies Baekok Mine — the world’s only white jade mine, and one with an estimated reserve of 300,000 tons. At a mining rate of 300 tons per year, this deposit could last for over 1,000 years. Despite little domestic demand, this jade is highly prized in China, where it is considered more valuable than gold and even used in Olympic medals, like those from the Beijing Games. But extracting it is a battle against danger. Miners descend 200 meters underground, where falling rocks, toxic dust, carbon dioxide, and limited oxygen are constant threats. All materials — including rails, debris, and the jade itself — are manually hauled by hand in harsh conditions. Each day, teams work 10+ hours in complete darkness, with just a few days left to meet a 100-ton export deadline. Despite months of effort, two tunnels show no signs of jade — hopes now rest on the final two shafts. Suddenly, a flicker of green shines through the stone. Miners carefully break apart the ceiling rocks, and massive boulders crash down near their coworkers. Miraculously, no one is injured — and first-grade jade finally emerges, just one day before shipment. In these underground tunnels, where others see only danger and dust, the miners see a future — shimmering, translucent, and full of promise. Their work is backbreaking, but a single piece of fine jade can make it all worthwhile. ✔ Program Title: Extreme Jobs – Jade Mine Ep.1–2 ✔ Broadcast Date: 2008.03.12–13 #ExtremeJobs #JadeMine #WhiteJade #KoreanMining #UndergroundWork #MinerLife #JadeExport #ChinaTrade #NaturalResources #PICKDOCU