South Korea to Suspend Licenses of Striking Doctors

The government's move comes amid a dispute over plans to increase medical school admissions, leading to widespread walkouts.

South Korea to start suspending licenses of striking junior doctors next week, following missed deadline to return to work.
The dispute centers on a government plan to increase medical school admissions to address doctor shortages.
Strikes have caused significant disruptions, including hundreds of canceled surgeries and treatments.
Senior doctors plan to submit resignations in solidarity, potentially exacerbating the situation.
Public support leans towards increasing medical school admissions, despite doctors' concerns over quality of care.