"The Story of Sim Cheong" is a traditional Korean folktale about a young girl named Sim Cheong who is known for her kindness and devotion to her blind father. To help him regain his sight, she sacrifices herself by offering to be thrown into the sea as a tribute to the sea god. In the end, Sim Cheong is saved by the sea god, who rewards her with a miraculous return to life. Her father, upon receiving a special rice cake, regains his sight and is reunited with his beloved daughter, highlighting themes of love, sacrifice, and filial piety.