The South Korean government has set a deadline. Tens of thousands of intern doctors who have been on strike for a week now must return to work by February 29 or they will be punished.
Foreign news agencies reported that On Monday, February 26, 2024, the South Korean government issued an ultimatum. Let young doctors return to work by the end of February. Otherwise you will be punished. After they joined together to protest Until affecting the treatment of patients in many large hospitals
The statistics revealed indicate that More than 10,000 young doctors, or 80.5% of all practicing doctors in South Korea, are on strike to protest government plans to increase the number of medical students admitted to medical schools. To solve the problem of doctor shortage And the doctors are getting older and older.
The protests forced many hospitals to refuse to search patients. Postpone certain types of treatment and services such as Cesarean section and cancer treatment removed
Recently, Mr. Lee Sang-min, Minister of the Interior and Safety, stated that considering the seriousness of the situation, The government therefore decided to issue a final request. This is because of the ongoing turmoil in hospitals and emergency services. It has increased to dangerous levels.
“If you return to the hospital you abandoned by February 29, you will not be held responsible for what has happened,” he said. “We urge you to remember that Your voices are loudest and most effective when you are on the side of the patient.”
Previously, the government had warned that Legal action will be taken against doctors who stop working on strike. and did not follow orders to return to work The penalties may include: Court proceedings, arrests, suspensions, and revocation of medical licenses
As for the young doctors who are protesting Demand that the government should solve the problem of wages and working conditions for doctors. before trying to increase the number of doctors
