Medical Strike in South Korea
South Korean authorities are suspending the licenses of two senior doctors for allegedly inciting medical interns and residents to protest against the government's plan to increase medical school admissions, causing disruptions in hospital operations.
Key Points
- Authorities suspending licenses of senior doctors for inciting strikes
- Government facing resistance from doctors over recruitment plan
- Strikes causing canceled surgeries and treatments
Pros
- Government aims to increase doctor numbers to address aging population and low doctor-to-population ratio
- Majority public support for government's recruitment plan
Cons
- Doctors concerned about abrupt increase in medical school admissions
- Disruptions in hospital operations due to strikes