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Jeonnam-Gwangju medical school establishment negotiations
Overview
Negotiations regarding the establishment of a new national medical school in the Jeonnam-Gwangju region have progressed from local discussions to a formal selection process.
Initially, Mokpo University and Suncheon University engaged in talks to establish a medical school, university headquarters, and teaching hospital, with proposals to locate the school in Mokpo and the headquarters in Suncheon.
Following the failure of a proposed merger between Mokpo National University and Sunchon National University to reach an agreement on these locations, the Jeonnam-Gwangju Integrated Special City announced plans to recommend a single candidate university for the new medical school by August 30. Mokpo National University has cited the poor medical environment in the southwestern region as a priority, while Sunchon National University has emphasized the large population in the eastern region. The selection process includes expert evaluations and field inspections, with the government aiming to open the 100-seat medical school by 2030.
Entities
Mokpo University · Ministry of Education · Suncheon University · Sunchon National University · Mokpo National University
Timeline
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1 day ago
[POLITICS] 5 sourcesJeonnam-Gwangju to recommend candidate for new national medical schoolJeonnam-Gwangju Integrated Special City will recommend one candidate university by August 30 to establish a new national medical school, following the failed merger of Mokpo and Sunchon National Universities.
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26 days ago
[POLITICS] 2 sourcesGwangju advances medical school negotiations and deputy mayor appointmentsGwangju mayor backs talks on a new medical school between Mokpo and Suncheon universities, while the city conducts a citizen‑jury to pick deputy mayors.
Sources
bosa.co.kr · jnilbo.com · namdonews.com · seoul.co.kr · yeosunews.net