South Korea will take final steps to suspend licenses of striking junior doctors starting next week

South Korea’s government is set to suspend the licenses of junior doctors who have been on strike for over a month to protest against plans to increase medical school admissions. The strikes have led to hundreds of cancelled surgeries, creating strain on the country’s medical services. While the government argues more doctors are needed due to an aging population, the striking doctors express concerns about the sudden influx of students potentially undermining healthcare. The government is proceeding with steps to suspend the licenses of those on strike, warning of possible three-month suspensions and legal action. The striking doctors make up less than 10% of South Korea’s doctors but are crucial in hospitals. Meanwhile, plans to increase medical school enrollment remain in place, aiming to address doctor shortages in rural areas. Support for creating more doctors exists among a majority of South Koreans, although some critics raise worries about oversupply impacting doctors’ earnings.

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