A young woman named Haemi is one of haenyeo of Korean Jeju Island who harvest seafood for a living. Her profession that once supported thousands of women and their families, is now at risk of becoming extinct. So, her biggest goal is to keep the tradition of her mother and grandmother alive and make tourists aware of marine pollution. At the same time, at night, she dreams about a mysterious pearl that keeps disappearing. One day Haemi meets Minho, a handsome young man taking a break from the elite life he led in Seoul. Will Haemi help him find his purpose in life, without losing her own? The book "Haemi" is about following your heart, not giving up on dreams, it reminds us of the goals we have set for ourselves and the choices we made, which can keep us awake at night. From the book you will not only learn about the island of Jeju and the haenyeo profession, but also more broadly about Korean culture - its customs, dishes, local cuisine, dialects, etc.