Suncheon National University Officially Proposes 'Direct Consultation Between the Two Universities' to Mokpo National University

Welcoming the Jeonnam-Gwangju Grand Transformation Planning Committee's Recommendation to Respect Voluntary Consultation
"An Agreement Between the Parties Is the Only Solution, Not Mediation"

Suncheon National University (President Lee Byungwoon) announced on July 14 that it welcomes the policy of 'respecting the results of voluntary consultation between the two universities' revealed by the Jeonnam-Gwangju Grand Transformation Planning Committee, and officially proposed 'direct consultation between the two universities' to Mokpo National University.

The university stated that 'the allocation of medical school enrolment quotas, university integration, and the establishment and approval of university hospitals are each determined by the Ministry of Education, mutual agreement between universities, and the Ministry of Health and Welfare, respectively.' It emphasized that 'the only way to reach a conclusion is an agreement between the two universities, which are the parties directly involved, rather than arbitration by a third party.'

Campus view of Suncheon National University.

Suncheon National University also stated that 'the location of the medical school, the distribution of rights such as university headquarters, and other matters should be determined based on objective standards and procedures, such as the size of the population, medical demand, financial viability, sustainability, and compliance with medical education accreditation requirements, not by political deadlines or pressure.' The university added, 'We are open to any discussions as long as they are based on these standards.'

Lee Byungwoon, President of Suncheon National University, said, "To establish a new national medical school, both universities must work together as partners in addressing this challenge. Now that we have regained time for careful judgment, we are fully prepared to engage in sincere dialogue with National Mokpo University—so that we can arrive at a mutually beneficial agreement, not by the sacrifice of the eastern or western part alone, but one that the entire Special Integrated Metropolitan City can accept. The door to conversation remains open at all times."

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