Korea to establish 2 new regional medical schools by 2030

What happened: South Korea selected Sunchon National University and Gyeongkuk National University to establish new medical schools, aiming to admit first students in 2030. Sunchon's selection is disputed by Mokpo National University, which filed a lawsuit. Key numbers: Combined annual intake of 100: Sunchon 60, Gyeongkuk 40. Why it matters: The government said external legal reviews found no procedural defects serious enough to reject Sunchon's recommendation. The schools aim to address doctor shortages in rural areas.

South Korea selected Sunchon National University and Gyeongkuk National University to establish new medical schools, aiming to admit first students in 2030. Sunchon's selection is disputed by Mokpo National University, which filed a lawsuit.

The government said external legal reviews found no procedural defects serious enough to reject Sunchon's recommendation. The schools aim to address doctor shortages in rural areas.