Prime Minister Han Duck-soo said Friday that the government will ensure that only qualified foreign doctors can practice in Korea in response to outrage from the medical community over a proposal to bring in medical practitioners from overseas.
Prime Minister Han Duck-soo has urged medical school professors not to walk off the job in solidarity with protesting junior doctors.
President Yoon Suk Yeol on Tuesday promised to make a “bold investment” in the medical sector, giving it the same weight as national security, amid an escalating standoff with doctors.
President Yoon Suk Yeol on Monday urgently invited the medical sector to “join the dialogue,” asking them to trust the government amid continuing disarray between health care professionals and authorities.
Medical school professors joining the walkout would only worsen the crisis.
Korea JoongAng Daily Sitemap