Geumseongsan Mountain is a relatively low mountain with its peak at 450m above sea level; however, it is the tallest mountain in Naju, which is mainly comprised of plains and low hills. Forming the western ridge of Naju, Geumseongsan has long been regarded as the guardian mountain of the city and gained fame for its propitious sites.

Geumseongsan was also considered a sacred mountain with deep associations with the royal family of Goryeo, who implemented policies that provided preferential treatment to Naju. In the Goryeo Dynasty, annual rites were performed on ten sacred mountains located throughout the country, and King Chungnyeol gave Geumseongsan the name, “Jeongnyeonggong,” and instructed that rites be held there. This was when Geumseongsan came to be recognized as one of the top 8 mountains of Korea.

Geumseongsan Mountain bears witness to the history of Naju and the stories of the people of Naju. While the Yeongsangang River is considered the mother to Naju, Geumseongsan is considered its father. Geumseongsan became the birthplace of countless notable figures and protected the people of Naju from invasions.