Ministry of Education "Strictly Respond to University Medical School's arbitrary approval of leave of absence."

The Ministry of Education expressed strong regret over Seoul National University Medical School's approval of students' leave of absence and expressed its intention to take strict measures through audits.

The Ministry of Education criticized the fact that the dean of Seoul National University Medical School arbitrarily approved the leave of absence despite the government's continuous request for cooperation not to allow students to take a leave of absence as medical personnel.

He also stressed that the government and universities will immediately pursue an audit and sternly reprimand the problem if it is confirmed, given that it is an attempt to neutralize continued efforts to normalize medical schools and protect students' right to learn.

In addition, alliance leave of absence is not a legitimate reason, and other medical schools have repeatedly asked for cooperation so that leave of absence is not approved.