South Korea Ostrich Capture and Medical School Admissions Dispute

A runaway ostrich was captured in South Korea after escaping from a zoo. South Korea's president is facing protests from doctors over a plan to increase medical school admissions. The doctors are on strike causing canceled surgeries, while the government argues the increase is necessary to address a shortage of physicians.

Medical School Admissions in South Korea

South Korea's president vows to increase medical school admissions despite protests from doctors, who fear lower future incomes. The government aims to address a shortage of physicians in rural areas and low-paying professions.

South Korean Doctors' Walkouts and License Suspensions

South Korean authorities suspend licenses of two senior doctors for inciting medical interns and residents' walkouts in protest of government's plan to increase medical school admissions, leading to disruptions in hospital operations. Government aims to address doctor shortage for aging population, while doctors argue against abrupt increase in students due to potential undermining of medical services.

South Korea Medical Strike

South Korea plans to deploy military physicians and public health doctors to hospitals affected by a walkout of 12,000 trainee doctors over government reform plans. The walkout started on Feb. 20, causing some hospitals to turn away patients and delay medical procedures.

South Korean Junior Doctors' Strike

South Korean junior doctors are on strike to protest a government plan to increase medical school admissions, leading to a shortage of medical staff and impacting patient care.