Anna Jiwon Park has been covering the politics at The Korea Times since the summer of 2024, when she joined the press pool for the Office of the President in Korea. Prior to that, she spent about five years reporting extensively on financial markets, regulatory authorities and the financial industry. She joined The Korea Times in 2019 after spending eight years as a broadcast journalist at Arirang TV, Korea’s leading global broadcaster, covering politics, defense and culture.
President makes late-night visit to emergency room
President Yoon Suk Yeol, center, visits a hospital emergency room in Gyeonggi Province, Wednesday night. During his visit, Yoon was briefed on the difficulties faced by physicians and offered encouragement to the frontline medical staff dedicated to public health. The president emphasized the government's commitment to improving compensation for essential fields, such as emergency services, obstetrics, pediatrics, and critical care, reaffirming the government's intention to significantly strengthen support for these crucial areas. Courtesy of presidential office
By Anna J. Park