Wando-gun Supports the Attraction of Mokpo National University College of Medicine

County Governor Shin Woo-cheol Joins Relay to Support Mokpo National University Medical School Attraction, Launches Signature Campaign

Wando County Governor Shin Woo-cheol participated in a relay campaign wishing for the establishment of the College of Medicine at Mokpo National University. (Photo by Wando County)

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Choi Kyung-pil] Wando County, Jeonnam announced on the 11th that County Governor Shin Woo-cheol participated in a relay campaign wishing for the establishment of the Mokpo National University College of Medicine.

The southwestern region of Jeonnam contains 41.7% of the nation's inhabited islands and is a medically vulnerable area with a high proportion of elderly population and emergency patients, making the establishment of a medical school essential to provide quality medical services.

Accordingly, Wando County participated in the Jeonnam Southwest Coastal Administrative Council held on the 31st and adopted a statement and joint petition urging the establishment of Mokpo National University College of Medicine and a university hospital.

Additionally, Wando County is conducting a signature campaign supporting the attraction of Mokpo National University College of Medicine by Wando residents.

Governor Shin Woo-cheol of Wando County said, “The discussion of attracting a medical school to Mokpo is hopeful news that can improve public medical services and guarantee the health rights of residents in the southwestern region of Jeonnam,” and added, “We will actively engage in the signature campaign and promotion for attracting Mokpo National University College of Medicine.”

Meanwhile, the ‘Mokpo National University College of Medicine Attraction’ relay campaign is ongoing by delivering supportive messages via SNS wishing for the establishment of a new medical school and university hospital in the Jeonnam southwestern region, and by nominating the next participant.

Governor Shin Woo-cheol of Wando County joined the campaign upon nomination by Yeongam County Governor Jeon Dong-pyeong and National Assemblyman Yoon Jae-gap, and he nominated Yeonggwang County Governor Kim Jun-seong, Chairman of the Jaekyung Wando County Hometown Association Yang Kwang-yong, and Chairman of the Wando County Prosperity Association Kim Dong-gyo as the next participants.

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