Striking doctors

Doctors shout slogans during a rally to protest against the government’s plan to raise the annual enrolment quota at medical schools, near the Presidential Office in Seoul on February 25, 2024. - South Korea has raised its public health alert to the highest level, authorities announced on February 23, saying health services were in crisis after thousands of doctors resigned over proposed medical reforms. (Photo by Jung Yeon-je / AFP)

South Korea to start action against striking doctors

South Korea said Monday it will take steps to suspend the licences of striking trainee doctors who have defied orders to return to work in a standoff over medical training reforms.
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