The Jungwon National Research Institute of Cultural Heritage was founded on December 11, 2007. to conduct systematic academic surveys on cultural heritage handed down in the mid-central region comprising Chungbuk and Gangwon provinces. The institute aims to strengthen research capability on the regional culture as a leading academic institution. institution in the area. Major tasks include academic research on the presumed site of the ancient provincial capital and major ancient tombs to lay the groundwork for research in regional cultural heritage and define its outstanding characteristics.

The project is aimed at securing basic academic information about the ancient administrative seat and cultural center of the mid-central region, called Jungwongyeong, which is known to have been located at the present-day Chungju city. It tries to bring to light facts about the ancient city through subterranean physical exploration and phased excavations to be done annually..

Academic Survey on Complex of Major Tombs

Precision surface inspections and excavations are under way on important ancient tomb groups scattered around the midcentral region in order to define their cultural characteristics and transition process as well as to make an accurate map of their distribution.

Gaining Ground on Research of Jungwon Cultural Area

Basic information about important historical sites and cultural properties scattered around the region is secured and systematically organized to lay the groundwork for academic research.