Urging the Establishment of a Medical School and University Hospital in Yeosu

Jeonnam National University Yeosu Campus Graduates Issue Statement Urging Implementation of Yeosu University-Jeonnam National University Integration MOU

[Yeosu=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Sim Kyung-taek] The former presidents of the Jeonnam National University Yeosu Campus Student Council urged the university to fulfill the promise made during the integration process with Jeonnam National University to establish a medical school and university hospital.

The former presidents of the Jeonnam National University Yeosu Campus Student Council (represented by Go Yong-jin, Yeosu City Council member) stated at a briefing room in Yeosu City Hall on the 7th, "We strongly urge the fulfillment of the promise to establish a medical school and hospital as specified in the 2005 Memorandum of Understanding for the integration of Yeosu University and Jeonnam National University to restore trust."

This statement was issued in the names of the former presidents of the Jeonnam National University Yeosu Campus Student Council, the General Alumni Association, and the Graduate School of Industry.

The main points called for Jeonnam National University to actively form a regional consultative body to implement the Memorandum of Understanding and to disclose specific plans for establishing the medical school and university hospital to the university members, Yeosu citizens, and alumni, and to make every effort to achieve this goal.

According to Councilor Go Yong-jin, the National Yeosu University and Jeonnam National University adopted the 12-article Memorandum of Understanding on June 14, 2005, with active support, cooperation, and approval from the government, and proceeded with the integration.

In particular, Article 9 of the Memorandum of Understanding states, "Medical institutions (such as specialized hospitals) shall be established and operated at the Yeosu Campus (Gukdong) until the integration is completed." Since this clause was finalized with government participation, it is argued that the government must fulfill the memorandum.

He also expressed regret, saying, "The status of Yeosu University, which actively responded to government policies, cannot be found anywhere in the local community, and it is heartbreaking that it has become a miserable scapegoat."

Councilor Go emphasized, "The Moon Jae-in administration, the president of Jeonnam National University Gwangju Campus, and its members should take responsibility and strongly urge the establishment of a medical school and university hospital at the Yeosu Campus at this opportunity to fulfill the promises made during the integration, even if belatedly."

Yeosu=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Sim Kyung-taek simkt7@asiae.co.kr

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