Gwangju Special City: "Welcomes Sunchon National University's Medical School Selection... Prepares Southwestern Region Healthcare Measures"

A total of 60 medical school seats allocated
Plans to expand medical infrastructure in regions not selected

Jeonnam-Gwangju Integrated Special City (Gwangju Special City) said the confirmed establishment of a medical school at Sunchon National University and the allocation of 60 seats mark “the starting point for improving the regional healthcare system.”

In a statement on November 4, Gwangju Special City said, “The government determined that the plan to establish a medical school at Sunchon National University is feasible and that there were no procedural flaws in the process of recommending candidate universities.”

A view of the Gwangju and Muan government offices of Jeonnam-Gwangju Integrated Special City.

It added, “Using this decision as an opportunity, we will address gaps in medical care across Jeonnam-Gwangju and build a self-sufficient regional healthcare system that provides equal medical services regardless of where people live.”

In particular, regarding universities and regions not selected to establish medical schools, it emphasized, “We plan to announce the ‘Southwestern Region Transformation Plan’ soon, including the expansion of medical infrastructure to the level of university hospitals.”

Finally, it said, “It is the city government’s responsibility to protect citizens’ lives and health and establish the region’s future healthcare system. We will work with the government, universities, and relevant institutions to carry out follow-up measures without a hitch.”

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