Lee Jae-myung: "Will Promote Establishment of Medical School in Chungnam and Relocation of Cheongju Prison in Chungbuk"
Lee Jae-myung Visits Cheonan, Chungnam, Announces Chungnam and Chungbuk Pledges
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[Asia Economy Reporter Koo Chae-eun] Lee Jae-myung, the presidential candidate of the Democratic Party of Korea, announced on the 12th that he will establish a medical school at a national university located in Chungnam and consider relocating Cheongju Prison.
On the afternoon of the same day, Lee visited the Independence Hall in Cheonan, Chungnam, and announced seven major pledges for Chungnam, stating, "Chungnam is the center of the Republic of Korea and serves as a foothold for balanced national development, playing a pivotal role in the country's growth." He added, "Last year, Chungnam ranked second nationwide in exports and first in trade balance."
Lee specifically said, "We will support the establishment of a medical school at a national university in Chungnam, introduce a regional doctor system, and establish a national police hospital specializing in disaster response to improve the level of medical welfare," emphasizing, "We will eliminate regional medical disparities."
Regarding the relocation of Cheongju Prison, he explained, "Cheongju Prison, built over 40 years ago, has become outdated and is a serious obstacle to the expansion of Cheongju city center and the development of the southwestern region," adding, "We will actively seek ways to promote the relocation of Cheongju Prison by gathering wisdom from citizens."
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In addition, Lee proposed △ the creation of an advanced industrial belt connecting display, future car industries, and smart defense △ expansion of Chungnam's transportation infrastructure △ fostering of Chungnam Innovation City △ establishment of a marine tourism belt in the Pan-Huanghae region △ creation of a hydrogen energy core base △ support for the development of the Geumgang district into a national garden.
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