Sunchon National University President Lee Byung-woon Welcomes Proposal for Joint Medical School Establishment

Mokpo University President Song Hacheol Holds Sudden Meeting

Agrees on Drafting 'Joint Medical School Establishment Plan'

Suncheon National University President Lee Byung-woon met with Mokpo National University President Song Ha-cheol on the 22nd at the Suncheon National University president's office to discuss plans for establishing a 'joint medical school' in relation to the establishment of a national medical school in Jeollanam-do.

The presidents of both universities closely consulted on the establishment of a 'joint medical school,' modeled after the Northern Ontario School of Medicine in Canada, which was recently visited by Governor Kim Young-rok and university officials. They agreed to prepare a draft plan for the joint medical school as soon as possible through a working council involving Jeollanam-do and representatives from both universities, and to propose it to the government.

President Lee Byung-woon of Suncheon National University (left) and President Song Ha-cheol of Mokpo National University
Photo courtesy of Suncheon National University

Lee Byung-woon, president of National Suncheon University, stated, “Along with being selected as a glocal university, expanding medical infrastructure in the Jeonnam region through attracting a medical school is one of the two major pillars for regional development, and neither can be neglected. We will positively review the most feasible plan to establish a medical school, which is a long-cherished wish of Jeonnam residents, and proceed with attracting the medical school.”

President Lee Byung-woon of Suncheon National University and Park Byung-hee, head of the Medical School Establishment Promotion Team, also directly attended the ‘Jeollanam-do National Medical School Establishment Urging Rally’ held at the National Assembly on the 25th, expressing strong determination for the establishment of the medical school.

Meanwhile, Governor Kim Young-rok of Jeollanam-do also warmly welcomed the discussion between the two university presidents and promised active efforts at the Jeollanam-do level to attract the medical school and support for both universities.

Suncheon = Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Yeon-kyung hss79@asiae.co.kr

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