Goseong used to be called Suseong-gun during the times of Goguryeo, Unified Silla, Goryeo and early Joseon Dynasty.
The local cultural traditions of Goseong-gun have been carried on from its days as Suseong-gun. The Suseong Cultural Festival celebrates and promotes the local culture and arts by discovering and passing down the folk and traditional culture of the area, with the aim of promoting the spirit of Goseong-gun.
A wide range of literary, folklore and sporting events and programs are organized in order to bring together the local residents for greater harmony and prosperity.