1976
- Aug 28 ( 2:00 PM ) : The Korean Archaeology Research Society, the forerunner of the current Society, is founded at the Opening Meeting which takes place at the Korea University Museum and is attended by 38 respected members of the discipline, including the late Professor Kim Won Yong. The aim of the society is established as contributing to the people, culture, society, and nation through archaeological research'. Members decide to promote these aims through the following initiatives: the publication of a journal, the hosting of conferences and the undertaking of joint archaeological investigations. The late Professor Kim Won Yong was elected as the society's first President (Aug. 28, 1976 - Dec. 31, 1977); the late Professor Kim Jung Hak was elected as the second President (Jan. 1, 1978 - Nov. 5, 1978); Professor Yoon Moo Byong was elected as the third President (Nov. 6, 1978 - Feb. 5, 1980); the late Professor Kim Won Yong was re-elected as the fourth and fifth President (Feb. 6, 1980 - Nov. 6, 1983); the late Professor Han Byung Sam was elected as the sixth and seventh president (Nov. 7, 1983 - Nov. 8, 1987) and during his tenure the society came to be firmly established, celebrating its tenth anniversary.
- Nov 6 (Sat) : The First Annual Conference of the Korean Archaeological Society is held at Soongsil University .
- Nov : The first issue of the 'Journal of the Korean Archaeological Society' is published.
- The 'Korean Archaeology Research Society Newsletter' is founded.
1984
- The 'Korean Archaeological Map' is published as the 'First Special Edition to the Journal of the Korean Archaeological Society'
1987
- The society is re-named as the Korean Archaeological Society
1989
- The 'Korean Archaeology Research Society Newsletter' is re-published as 'News of the Korean Archaeological Society'
1993
- 'News of the Korean Archaeological Society' is re-published as 'Korean Archaeology News'
1998
- Apr. 30: Submission guidelines for the 'Journal of the Korean Archaeological Society' are further developed.
2000
- May: The society homepage is established.
- Oct. 30: The first academic volume of the Korean Archaeological Society - 'An Archaeological Understanding of Gaya' - is published
2001
- Feb. 19: The final issue (Issue 4) of Korean Archaeology News' is published
2002
- Dec. 30: The second academic volume of the Korean Archaeological Society - 'The Establishment of Korean Farming Culture' - is published
- December: The Journal of the Korean Archaeological Society is considered as a candidate to join the 'List of Journals Approved by the Korea Research Foundation'.
2004
- Aug. 19: The Korean Archaeological Society hosts its first workshop - Workshop for the Development of Korean Archaeology (I): The Present State of Site Investigations and its Problemsat the Yeungnam University International Building with approximately 50 participants attending, including colleague members.
- Dec. 30: The Journal of the Korean Archaeological Society is added to the 'List of Journals Approved by the Korea Research Foundation'.
2005
- Feb. 16: The Korean Archaeological Society hosts its second workshop - Workshop for the Development of Korean Archaeology (II): The Improvement of Site Investigation Guidelines and a Reassessment of its Academic Possibilities- at Chungnam National University Museum with approximately 80 participants attending.
- Jun. 9: The Journal of the Korean Archaeological Society Digitalization Project begins, and the development of an internet server system commences
- Aug. 19: The Korean Archaeological Society hosts its third workshop - Workshop for the Development of Korean Archaeology (III): The Present State of Education in Korean Archaeology and its Problems- at Chungnam National University Museum with approximately 60 participants attending.
- Dec. 16: The society's new internet webpage is unveiled, and an archaeological publication database with search engine is set up.
2006
- Feb. 17: The Korean Archaeological Society hosts its fourth workshop - Workshop for the Development of Korean Archaeology (IV): Archaeology and the Public- at the National Museum.
- Mar. 30: The Journal of the Korean Archaeological Society is published in a new editing format, and with a new cover from Issue 58.
- May 27: The Journal of the Korean Archaeological Society is published quarterly (in March, June, September and December), rather than three times a year (April, August and December)
2007
- Feb. 28: 'Lectures in Korean Archaeology' is published
- Jul. 28: The Korean Archaeological Society hosts its fifth workshop - Workshop for the Development of Korean Archaeology (V): The Present State of Rescue Excavations and Possibilities for Improvement
- Mar. 10: meeting on improving excavation methods held
'Meeting on Future Directions for Improving Excavation Methods,' held in Daejeon
- Jul. 12: first press conference
presentation of petition opposing 'Improving Investigations of Buried Cultural Resources' at the Cultural Heritage Administration, Seoul
- Jul. 20: meeting on improving excavation methods
'Meeting on Future Directions for Improving Excavation Methods,' held in Daejeon
- Oct. 26: second press conference
'A Letter of Plea to Citizens' and 'A Proposal for Improving Investigations of Buried Cultural Resources' presented in Seoul
- Oct. 31: Korean Archaeological Society Occasional Series Volume 3, 'The Emergence of Leaders and Hierarchical Societies,' published
- Dec. 31: Korean Archaeological Societies Occasional Series Volume 4, 'Archaeological Approaches to the Formation of States,' published
2008
- Feb. 14: petition for relaxing policies regarding the standard area of surface surveys adopted
- May. 8: press conference and adoption of petition regarding proposal for improving investigations of cultural resources
requests were made at the Seoul Jeongdong Saesil Restaurant to remove irrational clauses from the proposal for improving investigations of cultural resources; furthermore, demands were made to severely reprimand the Director of the National Competitiveness Association, the Director of the Cultural Heritage Administration, and other public employees involved in designing the proposal
- May. 21: opinions regarding cultural resources surface survey and excavation guidelines and revisions collected; request made to provide justification for the reduction of surface surveys to 20-day periods, adjustments to attendance audits requested, and request to maintain the current rules for preventing corrupt hiring, etc.
2009
- International Cultural Resources GIS Conference - potential presenters recommended for presentations on the application of GIS to cultural resources and related policy directions
- Feb. 3: recommendation from the Cultural Heritage Administration‘s Cultural Resources Committee - the Buried Cultural Resources Department recommends investigation into the incorporation of the society on the 7th
- Jun. 30: acquisition of books - 1,209 from Ulsan Cultural Heritage Research Center
- Aug. 5: The Korean Archaeological Society submits official statement regarding the rejection of its nominee for the Cultural Heritage Administration's Cultural Resources Committee
- Oct.13: support of petition opposing the Association for Korean Historical Studies' 2009 educational revision process
- Nov. 30: consignment of books - total of 1,262 titles and 1,392 items consigned from the Jungbu Institute of Archaeology
2010
- Apr. 6: discussions held to collect opinions from the academic community regarding the enforcement and implementation of laws for the protection and surveying of buried cultural resources
12 members participated in discussions at the Cheonyeonginyeommul Center at the Cultural Heritage Administration
- Oct. 25: Cultural Heritage Administration workshop on excavation and implementation of standards
workshop held at the Cheonyeonginyeommul Center at the Cultural Heritage Administration, Daejeon
- Oct. 29: completion of the Cultural Heritage Administration workshop on excavation and implementation of standards; report submitted
2011
- Feb. 25: workshop on the public management of excavations, 'A Consideration of the Public Management of Excavations,' held in the Seminar Room of the Central Institute of Cultural Heritage
- Apr. 19: debate on issues and solutions arising from the implementation of the 2011 buried cultural resources laws and excavation regulations
held at the Duksung Women's University Continuing Education Center, Room 406
- Apr. 19: recommendation of candidates for membership in the National Academy of Sciences
meetings for recommendation of candidates held at the Korail headquarters Jindallae Room, Daejeon
- Apr. 28: meeting of the Excavation Methods Improvement Committee
meeting held at the Korail headquarters Mindeullae Room, Daejeon
2012
- May. 10: 'Workshop Investigating Notice of Laws Regarding the Protection and Investigation of Buried Cultural Resources' held
- June. 6: The Korean Archaeological presents signatures and submits petition opposing the Decentralization Committee's proposal to transfer of cultural heritage management positions to provincial areas
- Jul. 24: contract for research services for supplementing excavation standards
- Aug. 9: 'Hearings on the Transfer of Cultural Resource Management Positions to Provincial Areas' held
2013
- June. 28: conference for site excavation held (location: Chungnam University, Jungsimhwa International Center, Daedeok Hall and Baekma Hall)
- Sep. 7: workshop on issues involving the investigation of reclaimed maritime sites (location: Hannam University College of Education, Symposium Hall)
- Nov. 1-2: 37th Annual Conference of the Korean Archaeological Society
• Topic: The Archaeology of Dwellings
• Location: The K Gyeongju Hotel
2014
- Jul. 1: Excavation Methods Improvement Committee workshop
• Topic: Improvement and Issues Regarding the Laws and Regulation of the Protection and Investigation of Buried Cultural Resources
• Location: Meeting Room at the Associaton for Korean Cultural Resources Investigation
- Nov. 7-8: 38th Annual Conference of the Korean Archaeological Society
• Topic: New Prospects for Korean Archaeology
• Location: The National Museum of Korea, Daegang Hall and Sogang Hall
- Dec. 6: workshop cohosted by the Korean Archaeological Society and Yeongnam Archaeological Society
• Topic: Current Perspectives and Directions for the Improvement of the Investigation of Cultural Resources II
• Location: Dongguk University, Gyeongju Campus, Wonhyogwan
2015
- Jan. 28: workshop cohosted by Korean Archaeological Society and the Korean Cultural Heritage Association
• Topic: Workshop for Improving the Management of Protected Sites
• Location: Korean Cultural Heritage Association meeting room
- Nov. 6-7: 39th Annual Conference of the Korean Archaeological Society
• Topic: Archaeology and Modern Society
• Location: Dongshin University, Korean Rural Community Association KRC Art Hall
2016
- Aug. 23: KAS Reunification Archaeology Committee Conference
• Topic: Research and Diagnosing Issues Regarding Reunification Archaeology
• Location: Seoul National University Museum, Gangdang
- Sep. 9: KAS Committee for Improving Excavation Methods Conference
• Topic: Current Conditions of Korean Excavations
• Location: Chungnam University Museum, 1st floor Sicheonggaksil
- Oct. 8: 1st Annual Meeting of the Archaeology-History Association
• Topic: Ancient History and Archaeological of the Liao River Basin
• Location: Ehwa University, Humanities Building 1st floor meeting room
- Nov. 4-5: 40th Annual Conference of the Korean Archaeological Society
• Topic: Origins and Descent in Korean Archaeology
• Location: Soongshil University, Hangyeongjikginyeongwan, Bencheojungsogieop Center, BAIRD HALL
2017
- Jun. 9: Korean Archaeological Society Annual Spring Conference
• Topic: Issues and Directions for Improvement in Korean Archaeology
• Location: Chungnam University Museum, 1st floor Sicheonggaksil
- Oct. 27-28: participation in the Annual Conference of the Historical Society; photo exhibition and presentations by the archaeological members
• Photo exhibition topic: The Excavation of Ancient and Medieval Palaces in the Seoul Area
• Location: Baekjuginyeom Samsungginnyeomgwan, Korea University (1st exhibition), Unchouseon Educational Center, Korea University (2nd exhibition)
• Presentation topic: The Investigation of Ancient and Medieval Palace Sites in the Seoul Area
• Location: College of Education Main Hall, Room 113, Korea University Anam Campus
- Nov. 3-4: 41st Annual Conference of the Korean Archaeological Society
• Topic: Archaeological Perspectives on Gojoseon
• Location: Daegangdang, the Education Hall, The National Museum of Korea
2018
- 2 Feb. 2: Korean Archaeological Society and the Korean Geological Society joint conference
• Topic: Trade among the Ancient Civilizations of Asia - Approaches for Discovering Routes
• Location: The Asia Research Insitute, International Meeting Room, Building 101, Room 303, Seoul National University
- May. 25: 2018 Korean Archaeological Society Annual Spring Conference
• Topic: New Researchers' Thesis Presentations
• Location: 2nd floor seminar room, Gaeshinmunhwagwan, Chungbuk National University
- Aug. 23: 2018 KAS Conference of the Reunification Archaeology Comittee
• Topic: Planning for Joint Investigations of North Korean Cultural Resources
• Location: The National Palace Museum, Byeolgwan
- Sep. 7: KAS, Baekje Society, Gongju University Baekje Culture Research Institute joint conference
• Topic: Towards and Understanding the Daetong Temple in Gongju and Future Research Prospects
• Location: The Main Hall, 1st floor International Conference Room, Gongju University
- Oct. 20: Archaeological Session presentations at the 61st Annual Conference of the Historical Society
• Topic: Public Consumers of History
• Location: Building 12, Room 501, College of Education, Seoul National University
- Nov. 2-3: the 42nd Annual Conference of the Korean Archaeological Society
• Topic: Land Use and Landscape Archaeology
• Location: Global Plaza, Kyungpook National University
- Nov. 21-22: Symposium on the Investigation of the Gaya Cultural Region(Gaya National Research Institute of Cultural Heritage, Society for Korean Ancient History, Korean Ancient Historical Society)
• Topic: Historical and Archaeological Perspectives of Gaya
• Location: aT Center (Seocho-gu, Yangjae-dong 232, Seoul)
2019
- Jan. 10-11: 'From the Palaces of Silla to Goryeo's Gaeseong' conference
• Hosted by: Gyeongju National Research Institute of Cultural Heritage, the Silla Major Sites Reconstruction and Maintances Bureau, The City of Gyeongju, the North-South Historian Association
• Location: The Hyundae Hotel Convention Hall, Gyeongju