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.
Key Points
- Government's plan to increase medical school admissions by 65%.
- Doctors fear increased competition leading to overtreatment and lower incomes.
- Public support for the plan with about 80% of South Koreans backing it.
Pros
- Increased focus on the need for more doctors to accommodate an aging population.
- Government aiming to address a chronic shortage of doctors in key areas.
Cons
- Shortage of medical staff due to the strike affecting hospital operations.
- Potential risks to public health if the strike continues.