South Korean Doctors Protest Government Plans for More Physicians

Thousands of junior doctors in South Korea have resigned and staged walk-outs in protest of the government's plan to increase the number of physicians in the healthcare system, citing concerns about increased competition and reduced income. The strike has prompted significant concern about the country's healthcare system, with several hospitals moving onto emergency plans. The South Korean Health Ministry has ordered more than 1,000 junior doctors to return to work, but there are fears that the protest could trigger a wider strike among the industry.