South Korea's president has declared his unwavering stance against the ongoing protests by doctors opposing his plan to significantly boost medical school admissions. The president labeled the doctors' walkouts as 'illegal collective action' that poses a serious threat to society.
Approximately 12,000 medical interns and residents in South Korea have been on strike for six weeks, leading to the cancellation of numerous surgeries and treatments at university hospitals. Despite the support from senior doctors at teaching hospitals who have submitted resignations, patient care has not halted.
