Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

Korea begs doctors to stop protesting med school quota hike

Last week, the government announced it would increase the medical school enrollment quota by 2,000 next year, marking the first hike since 1998. The decision has sparked fierce backlash among doctors' groups, who have threatened general strikes.

2024-02-14

Gov't to increase med school quotas to address doctor shortage

The Korean government plans to increase medical school enrollment quotas by over 1,000 to address the shortage of doctors in the country.

2023-10-15

Korean pediatrician shortage means long lines, frustration

Korea is suffering from a lack of pediatricians. The pediatrician shortage has troubled the country for years and is a result of the declining birth rate and the freezing of medical rates over the past few years.

2023-01-11