Opposition Party Supports Government’s Effort to Expand Medical Schools
As discussions surrounding the expansion of medical schools gain momentum, it appears that even the opposition party is conditionally backing the government’s endeavor. Plaid Pwer y Popl is set to conclude the medical innovation sector meeting held by the government tomorrow (19th) and assess the schedule for party and party-government meetings.
Previously, the floor leader of the opposition party, Yoon Jae-ok, expressed a willingness to engage in a dialogue with the medical community. Today (18th), Democratic Party Floor Leader Hong Ik-pyo stated his agreement, in principle, with the policy of increasing the number of medical school students. However, he emphasized the necessity of establishing public medical institutions and regional medical schools, as well as introducing a system for local doctors.
In contrast, People Power Party Policy Committee Chairman Yu Yu-dong firmly opposes the establishment of public medical schools and declared, “I strongly disagree with the need for it.”
This ongoing debate reflects the growing consensus regarding the expansion of medical schools in the country. It is evident that all stakeholders recognize the importance of addressing the pressing issue of a shortage of medical professionals, however, differing opinions remain on the specific strategies to be implemented.
The political landscape continues to evolve as party-government consultations unfold. With the opposition party extending conditional support to the government’s efforts, it is hoped that a suitable resolution can be reached to meet the increasing demand for medical professionals.
Reporter: Jang Yoon-hee (ego@yna.co.kr)
Tags: Medical School Garden, Expanding, Consensus
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It seems that discussions in the political world are intensifying as the opposition party also conditionally agrees to the effort of the government and the ruling party to expand the number of medical school students.
Plaid Pwer y Popl intends to end the meeting of the medical innovation sector held by the government tomorrow (19th) and review the schedule of party meetings and party government meetings.
Previously, floor leader Yoon Jae-ok expressed his willingness to have a dialogue with the medical community.
Hong Ik-pyo, the floor leader of the Democratic Party, said at the highest level today (18th) that he “in principle agrees” with the policy of expanding the number of medical school students, but that it must include the establishment of a public medical institution . schools and regional medical schools, and introducing a system of local doctors.
In response, People Power Party Policy Committee Chairman Yu Yu-dong drew a line on establishing a public medical school, saying, “I strongly disagree with the need for it.”
Reporter Jang Yoon-hee (ego@yna.co.kr)
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