"South Korean Doctors' Strike: Protesting Government Medical Policies"

Trainee doctors in South Korea walked off their jobs to protest a government policy to increase medical school admissions by 2,000, leading to cancellations of surgeries and medical treatments. The government argues the need for more doctors due to the country's aging population, but many doctors fear an oversupply leading to unnecessary treatments and income drops. The walkouts could cause disruptions in medical services, with the potential for further rallies and strikes in support of the trainee doctors. The Health Ministry urged the doctors to return to work, emphasizing the importance of patient care.