"Heading to Cheongyang instead of a private clinic in Seoul"... The choice of a 'Romantic Doctor' staying for the affection of local residents

The stories of medical professionals who left the city to care for local residents in Cheongyang, South Chungcheong Province, have been revealed. In the TV CHOSUN JOY program 'Trot Kitchen: Traveling Dinner Show', the stories of medical staff who have formed deep bonds with residents while working in the Cheongyang area were covered.

An obstetrician who chose a Cheongyang public clinic instead of a private clinic in Mok-dong

The obstetrician appearing in the video revealed that after living abroad for about 10 years, he previously worked at a medical center in a nearby area. Upon encountering a situation where pregnant women and the elderly in the Cheongyang area had to travel long distances to receive medical treatment, he confirmed the cost burden incurred by patients who had to charter taxis to travel, and decided to move to Cheongyang himself. The participant in the video explained his decision at the time, saying, "There are no obstetrics and gynecology clinics in Cheongyang and no one to provide those services," so patients charter taxis, and seeing that the cost reaches 70,000 to 80,000 won, he thought, "It would be better if I just went to Cheongyang and did this."

He is currently serving as the director of the Cheongyang-gun Public Clinic and said he has stayed in Cheongyang for 8 years thanks to the simple affection of the local residents. In particular, he revealed a deep bond with the local community by mentioning cases such as residents cutting out his articles from newspapers and gifting them in frames. He concluded by expressing his intention to do what he can in Cheongyang based on a sense of duty, stating, "This is something that could never happen if it were just to make money."

A public health doctor held back by residents... Staying in the region instead of returning to Seoul

The public health doctor appearing alongside him also shared the story of how he ended up staying in Cheongyang due to the requests of local residents. Having been recognized for his sincerity and kindness while working as a public health doctor for three years, he revealed that he originally planned to open a private clinic in Mok-dong, Seoul, after completing his duty. However, he ended up staying in the region because the local elderly who cherish him earnestly requested that he stay in Cheongyang as long as possible. He was gaining high trust in the local community, to the extent that residents requested, "Please let this person stay here."

A meal of 'Fried Meat' and 'Gochujang Jjageuli' using Cheongyang specialties

Following the stories of the medical staff, the cast enjoyed dishes utilizing specialties from Cheongyang. The chefs in charge prepared 'Fried Meat' made by cutting and applying Cheongyang's famous dried red peppers, and presented a sauce using dried jujubes. Additionally, 'Gochujang Jjageuli' made by making broth with dried jujubes and kelp and adding shiitake mushrooms and pork, and 'Pork Shoulder Boiled Meat' made using the top liquid of makgeolli were served. The boiled meat was seasoned with dried jujubes, shiitake mushrooms, and homemade soybean paste. The cast had a mealtime sharing the food prepared with sincerity using local ingredients.

Source: TVCHOSUN JOY (YouTube)