Gochang Fortress, also called Moyang Fortress, is traditionally dated to 1453 and was built to defend against raids. The official heritage sign records a leap-month custom in which people carried stones on their heads and walked the wall three times, believing this would bring health, longevity, and passage to paradise.
The defensive wall later became a setting for wishes of health and peace. Festival dates can vary, so visitors should check Gochang County’s official Moyang Fortress Festival schedule.