National Mokpo University Expresses Gratitude and Welcome to the Government for Establishing Jeonnam Medical School

The Government's Response Over the Past 30 Years to Islands and Rural Areas Without Doctors

National Mokpo University (President Song Ha-cheol) expressed gratitude to President Yoon Suk-yeol and the government authorities for the announcement of the establishment of Jeonnam Medical School.

According to Mokpo University on the 21st, the government announced in a public address on medical reform that “in the case of Jeonnam, which does not have a medical school, if sufficient opinions are gathered within the region and the application is made according to procedures, it will be promptly reviewed and promoted.” The university expressed great welcome for keeping the promise made to the residents of Jeonnam.

On January 25th, a joint declaration was made by the Jeollanam-do National Medical University Promotion Committee in front of the National Assembly building. [Photo provided by Mokpo National University]

President Song Ha-cheol stated, “The government simultaneously announced the allocation results of medical school quotas by university for the 2025 academic year, citing the resolution of medical disparities between the metropolitan and non-metropolitan areas as the primary criterion. This is judged to well reflect President Yoon Suk-yeol’s national policy philosophy of achieving national balanced development through resolving medically underserved areas.”

He added, “The government has responded to the long-cherished wish of Jeonnam residents, who have endured living on islands and rural fishing villages without doctors for over 30 years, by establishing a national medical school. We are very moved and will make thorough preparations to promote the establishment of a medical school in the western region together with Jeonnam Province.”

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