Goheung-gun to Hold Public Hearing on Establishment of National Medical University in Jeonnam

On August 21, at Song Sunseop Room, Goheung Cultural Center

Goheung-gun, Jeollanam-do (Governor Gong Young-min) announced that a public hearing hosted by the consortium of AT Kearney Korea, the government-recommended service agency, and the law firm Jipyung will be held on the 21st at the Songsunseop Room of the Goheung Cultural Center regarding the establishment of the National Medical University Hospital in Jeollanam-do.

The public hearing, scheduled for 10 a.m. that day, will include an explanation from the service agency about the hearing procedures and agenda, and will gather opinions on the establishment method of the National Medical University and University Hospital.

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In particular, the public hearing will be open to not only residents of Goheung but also residents from other cities and counties, regardless of their place of residence.

The organizers plan to provide speaking opportunities to all attendees in order to collect as many diverse opinions as possible.

If it is difficult to speak during the hearing, opinions can be submitted in writing or online.

So far, the establishment method selection committee is known to be reviewing options such as ‘single medical school + single hospital,’ ‘single medical school + multiple hospitals (2 newly established locations),’ and ‘single medical school + multiple hospitals (1 newly established, 1 existing hospital acquisition).’

An official from the public hearing stated, “After sufficiently collecting opinions at this public hearing, the establishment method selection committee composed of experts will discuss and announce the final plan by the end of August.”

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