Jeonnam Governor Kim Young-rok: "Gathering the Will of Residents to Fully Support the Establishment of Jeonnam National Medical School"

Jeonnam Governor Kim Young-rok emphasized, "Let's unite the will of the residents to take the lead in establishing a national medical school."

On the 24th, Governor Kim presided over a policy meeting with department heads at the Seo Jae-pil Room in the provincial office, stating, "Let's announce the residents' earnest wishes through a national statement to ensure that the establishment of a national medical school is included in the government's plan to expand medical school quotas."

He continued, "The government process regarding the establishment of the national medical school has not yet been decided. While each university can apply individually, there is also a way to apply collectively. Therefore, we should prepare in advance and make efforts to gather the intentions of Mokpo National University, Suncheon National University, and the residents in one place."

He also emphasized efforts to secure national funding for 2024.

Governor Kim Young-rok said, "From early November, the National Assembly will begin full-scale deliberations on next year's government budget. Let's establish an organic cooperation system with local budget committee members, local lawmakers, and collaborate in various ways with related organizations and residents to open the era of 9 trillion won in national funding."

In particular, he urged meticulous preparation of materials, saying, "To secure a large amount during the National Assembly's review process, we must complete and organize materials on unreflected projects and projects requiring additional funding, and provide them to related lawmakers so they can be immediately used for inquiries."

Regarding the recently spreading nationwide concern over bovine lumpy skin disease, he said, "Since blood-sucking insects may ride on livestock vehicles, we need to prepare special measures," and instructed, "Jeonnam, the only foot-and-mouth disease-free area on the mainland, must thoroughly carry out quarantine measures to maintain its status as a safe, clean area free from bovine lumpy skin disease as well."

Regarding the National Sports Festival, he said, "It was evaluated as the most successful event ever by athletes and overseas delegations," and added, "For future large-scale events, let's take this as a lesson and reference by publishing a white paper containing the achievements and lessons of the National Sports Festival."

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