Mokpo University "Medical measures for the southwestern region without a medical school are unrealistic."

Mokpo National University, which was eliminated from the selection of medical schools, expressed regret over plans to support the southwestern region, such as establishing a branch of Chonnam National University Hospital and establishing a new department of semiconductor, saying, "It cannot be a practical solution to the region's medical problems."

Mokpo National University issued a press release on the 10th, saying, "It is regrettable that we are discussing follow-up measures without an explanation or apology for the circumstances of the selection, even though the questions regarding the fairness and legality of the selection process for Sunchon National University Medical School have not been resolved."

He then argued, "To improve the medical infrastructure in the southwestern region, which has many islands and remote areas, the establishment of a new medical school is necessary," and "A branch branch of Chonnam National University Hospital is unrealistic and may only increase the burden on the region in the future."

Mokpo University applied for a suspension of execution to the Gwangju District Court in relation to the selection and recommendation of national medical school candidate universities in Jeollanam-do Gwangju Unified Special City, but it was dismissed on the 2nd of last month.

The university immediately appealed, and the first hearing of the appeal was held on the 5th of this month.

Mokpo University is also considering administrative lawsuits or constitutional complaints against the Ministry of Education.

The integrated city is planning development measures for the southwestern region, such as establishing a branch of Chonnam National University Hospital with 500 beds in the Mokpo area and opening a semiconductor contract department at Mokpo University.