Muan County Council Chairman Lee Hosung Urges Establishment of National Medical School in Jeollanam-do

Jeollanam-do, the Only Region Without a Medical School or Tertiary Hospital in Korea
Difficulties for Emergency and Critical Patients to Receive Treatment Within the Golden Hour Highlighted

The Muan County Council of Jeollanam-do announced on the 13th that Chairperson Lee Hosung issued a statement urging the establishment of a national medical school in Jeollanam-do at the 300th meeting of the Jeollanam-do City and County Council Chairpersons' Association on the 12th.

Chairperson Lee pointed out, "Jeollanam-do is the only region in the country without a medical school or a tertiary general hospital, making it a medical blind spot," and highlighted the reality that emergency and critical patients have difficulty receiving treatment within the golden hour.

Lee Hosung, chairman, is delivering a statement urging the establishment of a national medical school in Jeollanam-do at the Jeonnam City and County Council Chairpersons Association. Provided by Muan County Council

He also stated, "Since the Prime Minister officially announced the establishment of a national medical school in Jeollanam-do last year, the government must keep its promise and promote it without delay," adding, "Establishing a national medical school through the integration of Mokpo National University and Suncheon National University is the optimal solution to resolve medical imbalance and strengthen the regional healthcare system. Through this, all residents of the province will be able to receive equal medical services."

He continued, "Even if the political situation is unstable, the government's promise to the people must be kept," and, together with the Jeollanam-do City and County Council Chairpersons' Association, strongly urged the government to swiftly proceed with the establishment of a new medical school.

Meanwhile, the statement, which was unanimously adopted at the Jeollanam-do City and County Council Chairpersons' Association, will be delivered to the National Assembly and related organizations.