It was ruled by the Goguryeo Dynasty during the Three Kingdoms period, called Ingpyae-hyeon (잉패현).

[4] A lot of coal and limestone is buried in the strata formed during the Paleozoic Era in this region.

A Karst zone formed from the dissolution of the limestone is located, and many of solutional caves are found.

There are one treasure, 6 natural monuments, 1 important folklore cultural heritage in Jeongseon.

[20] Kangwon Land, located in Jeongseon, is the only domestic casino that is open to South Korean citizens.