South Korea’s government has issued a stern ultimatum to thousands of striking doctors, demanding their return to work by Thursday’s end or face arrest and suspension of their medical licenses. The doctors are protesting against government plans to increase medical school admissions, fearing that an influx of new doctors will lead to increased competition and reduced wages. The strike has highlighted the tension between the need for more doctors to address the country’s aging population and rural care shortages, and the concerns of current practitioners about the effects on their work and income.
- South Korea’s government threatens to arrest striking doctors if they do not resume work by Thursday.
- Medical licenses of non-compliant doctors are also at risk of being suspended.
- The strike is a reaction to plans to increase medical school admissions.
- Doctors argue that more competition could decrease their earnings and worsen working conditions.
- The government contends that more doctors are necessary due to an aging population and a shortage of rural medical care.
- Doctors counter that simply adding more doctors won’t solve the shortage in less lucrative areas of medicine.
- Public sympathy leans towards the government’s position, as many citizens experience a lack of access to healthcare.
- The government’s stance is bolstered by public support, reducing the incentive to compromise with striking doctors.
- Action on the government’s threats will not take place until after the public holiday, with assessments beginning on Monday.
- There is debate about whether the government will follow through on the threat to revoke medical licenses.
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