South Korea Takes Measures to Address Medical Strike Next Month

Sep 12, 2024, 01:24 AM

South Korea is taking significant measures to address a medical strike by young doctors. The government has announced a special emergency medical response period for two weeks in September, during which it will utilize all available resources to ensure medical services next month. The government also plans to fund hospitals' hiring of 400 new doctors and nurses for emergency room operations. This comes amid controversy over a 'blacklist' of doctors who refused to join the strike, which has drawn criticism from various quarters. Prime Minister has vowed stern action against the blacklisting of emergency room doctors. The announcement was made on September 12.