Korea to open 2 new provincial medical schools in 2030

The Korea Herald · Lee Seung-ku · 2026-11-04 04:59 UTC

South Korea has selected Sunchon National University and Gyeongkuk National University to open two new medical schools from 2030, the government said Wednesday.

Decision to award medical school to Sunchon National University comes amid lingering dispute over fairness of selection process

South Korea has selected Sunchon National University and Gyeongkuk National University to open two new medical schools from 2030, the government said Wednesday.

The Education Ministry and the Ministry of Health and Welfare said Sunchon National University in Jeonnam-Gwangju, will have an annual enrollment quota of 60 students. Gyeongkuk National University in North Gyeongsang Province will have 40.

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