South Korean authorities have suspended the licenses of two senior doctors for allegedly inciting the weekslong walkouts by thousands of medical interns and residents that have disrupted hospital operations. The suspensions come after doctors-in-training protested the government's plan to increase medical school admissions, citing concerns about the capacity of schools to handle a sudden influx of students.
The government's recruitment plan aims to address the country's low doctor-to-population ratio, especially in light of South Korea's aging population. However, striking doctors argue that the plan could overwhelm medical services and lead to unnecessary treatments due to heightened competition.
