South Korea Faces Healthcare Crisis as Doctors' Strike Intensifies

Prolonged dispute over medical school admissions quota disrupts services, government issues return-to-work orders

Over 20,000 doctors and medical professors participate in walkouts against the government's plan to increase medical school admissions.
The strike, ongoing since February, has led to cancellations of surgeries and treatments, affecting patient care.
Government officials have threatened legal action and license suspensions for doctors defying return-to-work orders.
Doctors argue the increase in admissions won't address systemic issues like low insurance payouts and rural doctor shortages.
Public opinion is largely against the strike, with many supporting the government's efforts to increase the number of doctors.