Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

Gov't cancels briefing on medical students' return amid lack of consensus

The Education Ministry on Wednesday announced that it would unveil a plan this week to accommodate the mass return of boycotting medical students, but abruptly canceled it, citing the need for more time for consulting among medical schools.

2025-07-24

Labor union plans nationwide walkout to demand better health care infrastructure next week

A nationwide labor union of medical workers said Friday it will stage a massive walkout next week to call for measures to expand public healthcare infrastructure and improve working conditions for medical professionals.

2025-07-18

U.S. Embassy in Seoul issues alert to American citizens over doctor shortage

The U.S. Embassy in Seoul issued a public alert warning that access to health care in Korea may be significantly disrupted due to an ongoing shortage of physicians.

2025-03-26

One year on, a resolution to doctors' walkout remains painfully elusive

A year has passed since junior doctors resigned or took leaves of absence in protest against the government’s plan to expand medical school enrollment, yet the standoff between the medical community and the government remains unresolved.

2025-02-18

SNU Hospital professors' fatal turn (KOR)

Doctors on walkout must not forget the words of one of their peers.

2024-06-18

SNU Hospital professors' fatal turn

Doctors on walkout must not forget the words of one of their peers.

2024-06-17

The last leaf

Despite citizens' strong opposition to the medical doctors’ walkout, the Korean Medical Association simply ignores the public sentiment and urges neighborhood clinics to shutter from Tuesday.

2024-06-17

How to turn away from the Hippocratic oath (KOR)

Doctors must deliberate on what can be a wiser and more responsible action before they resort to a collective means.

2024-06-11

How to turn away from the Hippocratic oath

Doctors must deliberate on what can be a wiser and more responsible action before they resort to a collective means.

2024-06-10

Don't get sick that day!

The Korean Medical Association is further isolating itself from the rest of society by declaring a collective walkout for all medical doctors on June 18 to protest the government’s decision to raise the medical school admissions quota.

2024-06-09