South Korea's President Takes Firm Stance on Doctor Strikes

President Yoon Suk Yeol vows not to tolerate junior doctors' walkouts, emphasizing the strike's threat to public health and the nation's healthcare system.

President Yoon Suk Yeol criticizes the ongoing strikes by junior doctors as illegal, endangering public health and shaking the country's governing systems.
The government moves to suspend the licenses of approximately 9,000 medical interns and residents engaged in the strikes, which have lasted over two weeks.
Strikes were triggered by a government plan to increase medical school admissions, aiming to address the country's rapidly aging population.
Public largely opposes the doctors' strikes, with surveys showing rising approval ratings for Yoon's push for the medical school enrollment plan.
Authorities threaten striking doctors with legal and administrative actions, including suspensions or revocations of medical licenses, fines, and jail time.

South China Morning Post