National Research Institute of Cultural Heritage, Excavation Camp for Archaeology Majors

Field Training at Wolseong in Gyeongju, Busosanseong Fortress in Buyeo, and More

The Gaya-ri archaeological site in Haman, where the excavation camp was held last summer.

The National Research Institute of Cultural Heritage and the Korean Archaeological Society are accepting applications for participants in the "2026 Summer Excavation Camp" until April 24. Fifty undergraduate students majoring in archaeology-related fields who have completed at least five semesters (third- and fourth-year students) will be selected. The results will be individually notified between May 14 and 15.

The camp will be held for 12 days, from July 1 to July 16. Theoretical classes will take place at the KT Daejeon Human Resources Development Center, covering excavation methodology, archaeological data analysis using GIS, and underwater archaeology. Participants will then have the opportunity to experience the entire excavation process—including surveying, exploring archaeological features, recording soil strata, and collecting artifacts—at heritage sites across the country.

Practical training sites include twelve locations: Daereungwon, Wolseong, and Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond in Gyeongju; Busosanseong Fortress and Gwanbuk-ri in Buyeo; the Royal Tomb of King Muryeong and the Royal Tombs Park in Gongju; Bonghwang-dong in Gimhae; Gaya-ri in Haman; Bokam-ri in Naju; Jangmisanseong Fortress in Chungju; Chang-ui Village at Pungnaptoseong Fortress in Seoul; and Happiseong Fortress in Jangsu.

On the final day, July 16, a completion ceremony will be held at the National Research Institute of Cultural Heritage, where certificates will be awarded to participants.

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