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“Citizens of Jinju have continued the movement to establish a public hospital in the western region after former Governor Hong Joon-pyo forcibly closed Jinju Medical Center.”
The Ministry of Health and Welfare decided to promote the exemption of the preliminary feasibility study for the establishment of the ‘Gyeongnam Western Public Hospital’, which replaced the old Jinju Medical Center, which was closed by the Ministry of Health and Welfare. Han Kyung-ho, Jinju-eul Area Chairman of the Democratic Party, and Ryu Jae-soo, Jinju (Jinbodang) City Councilor.
The Ministry of Health and Welfare decided to “expand 5000 local public hospital beds to respond to infectious diseases” and decided to promote a ‘preliminary feasibility study exemption’ on the establishment of public hospitals in the ‘Jinju area’ together with the ‘Western Busan area’ and the eastern area of Daejeon.
According to the National Finance Law, new projects with a total project cost of 50 billion won or more and government financial support of 30 billion won or more must undergo a preliminary feasibility study (preliminary below) by the government.
In the case of various development projects, the ‘pre-ta’ deliberation process is usually long and there are many difficulties to get through. If you are exempt from ‘preliminaries’, you can proceed quickly.
The Ministry of Health and Social Welfare said that “if the need for expansion is high, such as the absence of an appropriate public hospital in the treatment area, and a specific business plan has been established, the preliminary investigation will be exempted by resolution of the Council of State “.
The Ministry of Health and Social Welfare said: “In the expanded areas, we will improve and apply the preliminary survey system in the direction of strengthening the regional balance and publicity.”
In addition, the Ministry of Health and Welfare decided to increase the government subsidy rate for new extensions of local medical centers by 10% p.
Gyeongnam-do decided to build the ‘Western Gyeongnam Public Hospital’, and after a public debate, Jinju (Jeongchon), Namhae (near the Namhae Bridge) and Hadong (Jingyo) were selected as candidate sites.
Gyeongnam-do plans to run a candidate site selection service in 2021. To establish a public hospital in Seobu-Gyeongnam, it is an important task to go beyond the ‘pre-ta’ process, and the expectation is high because it will be exempt from this.
Governor Kim Kyung-soo “Promotion of Expedited Procedures”
There is a welcome position in the region on the news of the promotion of the exemption from the exception. Gyeongnam Governor Kim Gyeong-soo explained on the 14th to respond to Corona 19, saying, “We are in consultation with the government to quickly promote the West Gyeongnam Public Hospital to replace the closed Jinju Medical Center.”
Governor Kim said, “We will be exempt from the government’s preliminary feasibility study for the establishment of a public hospital in West Gyeongsangnam-do. We will complete the selection by conducting a location survey in February next year, and establish a construction plan and proceed as soon as possible”.
Chairman Kyungho Han “I look forward to” … Representative Jaesoo Ryu “Established as soon as possible”
In a statement made that day, President Han Kyung-ho said, “In accordance with the plan to strengthen the public medical system announced by the government, it was decided to establish a regional medical center in Jinju and waive the preliminary feasibility study.”
Chairman Han said: “The final candidate site will be decided through a thorough review of accessibility, patient size, utilization and location conditions, but I hope that the closed Jinju Medical Center will be selected with the location in Chojeon in mind. -dong, Jinju-si (now West Gyeongnam-do). Said.
He added: “The preliminary feasibility study is scheduled to be exempted for new areas such as the Jinju area, but we are welcome, considering this as a natural result in terms of expanding weak public medical services.”
President Han said, “By closing the Jinju Medical Center by former Governor Hong Joon-pyo, we are showing how much damage the trial of the wrong leader caused to the local community.”
He said: “I am fortunate to have been exempted from Yeta, a regional medical center in Jinju, and the final candidate site will be decided based on the results of the service, but I hope to make a reasonable decision taking into account the sentiment of the citizens. from Jinju who have a great sense of loss due to the closure of Jinju Medical Center. “
Representative Ryu Jae-soo said in a statement, “We welcome the promotion of the exemption from the preliminary feasibility study for a new public hospital in Jinju-gwon (West Gyeongnam), and we must establish it as soon as possible with an investment. bold budget.
Representative Ryu said: “It is very welcome to include a plan for the ‘Exemption Waiver’, the largest gateway to the establishment of a public hospital in Seobu-Gyeongnam, which was finally established through a public debate in July this year”.
He added: “Due to the system called preliminary feasibility study, which examines the feasibility of the project with the focus on economic feasibility, many areas have promoted the establishment of public hospitals, but there have been many cases that have not advanced one step in several years. Additional.
Representative Ryu said, “As we are faced with the reality that corona 19 confirmed patients have to go to Masan, Changwon and Yangsan for treatment, we are very sorry and are eagerly awaiting the establishment of our local public hospital.”
He said: “Even if it is exempt from a preliminary feasibility study, which is the most difficult front door and takes 2 to 3 years, the budget must continue to build a hospital with a size of 300 to 500 beds.”
Representative Ryu said, “It is known that a budget of 120 billion won is required for the construction of a public hospital. It may take quite a long time to complete, considering the previous case where even a budget of 120 billion won was supported. won for 5-6 years. ” “The government and Gyeongsangnam-do should meet the expectations of citizens by establishing public hospitals as quickly as possible through bold budget investments.”
Representative Ryu Jae-soo said: “In the era of Corona 19, the expansion of public hospitals should not be delayed any further. For the early establishment of a public hospital in West Gyeongnam, the city of Jinju and the city council should make a voice stronger with citizens to the government of Gyeongnam Province. “
Park Seok-yong, director of the Jinju Medical Center, the National Union of Health and Medical Industry Workers, is holding an individual protest in front of the Jinju City Hall, demanding to ‘quickly promote the establishment of a public hospital in West Gyeongnam .
The former Jinju Medical Center was closed in 2013 by former Gyeongnam Governor Hong Joon-pyo (currently a member of the National Assembly), and the building is now used as the Western Office of the Gyeongnam Provincial Office.
