President's Office: ``2,000 more people are still needed for the medical school...we have received a request for up to 3,500 people'' = South Korea

On the 25th, the President's Office announced that the number of admissions for medical schools will remain at the previously announced 2,000.
On this day, Son Tae-yoon, director of the presidential office's policy office, gave a briefing at the presidential office in Yongsan.
In response to a reporter's question, ``Is there any possibility of reducing the current number of 2,000 people by coordinating with doctors,'' he answered, ``We believe that the current estimated 2,000 people will continue to be necessary.''
Ta. Director Narimuro said, ``The number of 2,000 doctors was based on various estimates.Originally, about 3,000 doctors were needed, but the current government has decided to increase the number of doctors by taking into account various requirements.
I think so," he explained. He further stated, ``There are 17 medical schools in South Korea that are small, with fewer than 50 people, and in these cases, they need to be supplemented with staff to ensure smooth operation.''
He also revealed, ``There was a survey on how much education a medical school could provide.The number was at least a little over 2,000, but there were requests for up to 3,500.''
He then explained, ``Finally, we sent an official letter to each medical school asking them to confirm how many people they can train, and requested that universities respond by March 4.''
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