At the end of February 2024, in Seoul, South Korea, the wave of ** is surging in the National Health Insurance Service Center. **The deadline for the return of those who stand their ground has arrived, and those who refuse to compromise will face unprecedented sanctions.
In this tense moment, an intern quietly walked into the conference room. At the same time, the staff of the Ministry of Health and Welfare, accompanied by **, began to serve return-to-work orders from house to house, with the intention of returning those doctors who had submitted their resignations to return to work. However, the previous multiple notices do not seem to have touched their resolve.
According to the Ministry of Health and Welfare, more than 80 percent of intern residents have submitted resignation letters nationwide, and more than 70 percent have chosen to be absent. What's even more shocking is that more than 10,000 medical students have also chosen to take a leave of absence as a sign of **.
However, among the population, voices of support for this action of ** occupy the mainstream. According to a poll, a whopping 76 percent of respondents supported it, while only 16 percent disagreed.
As the strike enters its 10th day, a final warning was issued. At a university hospital in Seoul, doctors are still busy navigating the corridors. Despite repeated appeals, the number of doctors returning remains limited.
Starting March 1, more drastic measures will be taken to penalize doctors who refuse to return to work. Under South Korean law, they could face serious consequences from having their licenses revoked, imprisoned, and even fined.
In this dispute, the patients became innocent victims and they waited helplessly in the hospital. Hopefully, this dispute will be resolved as soon as possible, so that the healthcare system can return to normal operation and provide timely assistance to everyone who needs medical care.