Basic Info.

​Simcheong's mother passed away when she was young, leaving Simcheong to care for her blind father on her own. One day, Simcheong learns of a way to restore her father’s sight, which involves sacrificing herself to the sea god at Indangsu. She throws herself into the sea but is saved by the Dragon King’s help. Eventually, Simcheong becomes an empress and reunites with her father. Miraculously, Simbongsa, her father, regains his eyesight thanks to Simcheong’s filial devotion.​

Additional Info.

​"The Tale of Simcheong" is a story of filial piety and miraculous events. Simcheong grows up taking care of her blind father after her mother’s early death. To restore her father’s sight, she sacrifices herself by jumping into the sea as an offering to the Dragon King. However, she survives and later becomes an empress. Her father’s sight is miraculously restored, symbolizing the rewards of selflessness and devotion.​

Key Characters:

​Simcheong: The dutiful daughter who sacrifices herself for her father’s well-being. Simbongsa: Simcheong’s blind father, whose vision is restored through her sacrifice. Cultural Note: The 300 seok of rice offered for Simcheong’s sacrifice was a significant amount, equivalent to the value of 50 thatched houses in the Joseon Dynasty. Her father’s blindness is often attributed to cataracts, which were untreatable with the medical technology of the time.​​