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.
Key Points
- Government suspends licenses of two senior doctors for inciting walkouts
- Doctors-in-training protest government's plan to increase medical school admissions
- Recruitment plan aims to add more doctors for aging population
- Striking junior doctors account for less than 10% of South Korea's doctors
- Senior doctors urged to persuade juniors to return to work
Pros
- Government addressing doctor shortage for aging population
- Majority of the public in support of government's recruitment plan
Cons
- Potential undermining of medical services due to abrupt increase in students
- Doctors concerned about lower income and unnecessary treatments resulting from plan