Jeonnam Pharmaceutical Association "Welcomes the Establishment of Medical School in Jeonnam"

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] The Jeonnam Pharmaceutical Association (President Yoon Seoyoung) has expressed a welcoming voice regarding the 'Confirmed Establishment of a Medical School in Jeonnam.'

On the 5th, the Jeonnam Pharmaceutical Association stated in a press release, "We welcome the confirmed establishment of a medical school in Jeonnam along with 2 million residents."

At the press release held at the Mokpo Pharmaceutical Association Hall that day, 16 members of the pharmaceutical association, including Vice President Jeong Seungwon of the Jeonnam Pharmaceutical Association, attended.

The Jeonnam Pharmaceutical Association said, "Among the 17 cities and provinces nationwide, Jeonnam residents are the only ones without a medical school, and when they are sick, they have experienced many inconveniences and difficulties in accessing high-quality medical services due to the absence of a university hospital."

They continued, "Jeonnam has the highest number of medically underserved areas in the country and lacks medical infrastructure, causing 800,000 people annually to spend a huge cost of 1.3 trillion won in metropolitan areas," adding, "If a medical school is established in Jeonnam, it will greatly improve the quality of medical care and save significant time and economic costs."

They also welcomed, "With the government's and ruling party's announcement of expanding medical school quotas and the establishment of a medical school in Jeonnam with a quota of 100 students, residents will be able to enjoy a healthy and happy life."

Jeonnam Governor Kim Youngrok said, "I give my deep thanks to the Pharmaceutical Association for supporting the establishment of the medical school, which is the aspiration of 2 million residents, and for doing their best to sell public masks despite the difficult conditions caused by COVID-19."

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