South Korea's government suspends licenses of striking junior doctors

SOURCE www.nbcnews.com
South Korea's government is taking steps to suspend the medical licenses of thousands of striking junior doctors who have been protesting against a government push to increase medical school admissions.

Key Points

  • South Korea's government is suspending the licenses of striking junior doctors who have been protesting against a planned increase in medical school admissions.
  • The strike has led to canceled surgeries and impacted hospital operations.
  • The government has ordered the doctors to return to work but many have not complied.

Pros

  • Increasing medical school admissions can help address the shortage of physicians in rural areas and essential specialties.
  • Having more doctors is important to cater to a fast-aging population.

Cons

  • Adding more doctors may lead to lower income for existing doctors.
  • There are concerns about the quality of education with a sudden increase in medical school enrollments.