# Jeonnam-Gwangju medical school establishment negotiations > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/jeonnam-gwangju-medical-school-establishment-negotiations > Updated: 2026-08-27T00:43:39.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. 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. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-27: Jeonnam-Gwangju to recommend candidate for new national medical school Jeonnam-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. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jeonnam-gwangju-to-recommend-candidate-for-new-national-medical-school ### 2026-08-02: Gwangju advances medical school negotiations and deputy mayor appointments Gwangju mayor backs talks on a new medical school between Mokpo and Suncheon universities, while the city conducts a citizen‑jury to pick deputy mayors. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gwangju-advances-medical-school-negotiations-and-deputy-mayor-appointments --- Cite as: Jeonnam-Gwangju medical school establishment negotiations. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/jeonnam-gwangju-medical-school-establishment-negotiations