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Presidential office to create new body to estimate medical workforce shortage

A presidential committee on medical reform is set to establish a new body to estimate the shortage of doctors and better reflect the medical community's demand amid the protracted walkout, a senior official said Sunday.

Sep 29, 2024By Yonhap
Presidential office to create new body to estimate medical workforce shortage

$2.5 bil. to be invested annually in reforming large general hospitals to focus on critical patients

The government plans to invest 3.3 trillion won ($2.5 billion) of its health insurance funding annually over the next five years to reform large general hospitals to better prioritize the treatment of critically ill patients, the interior minister said Friday.

Sep 27, 2024By Yonhap
$2.5 bil. to be invested annually in reforming large general hospitals to focus on critical patients

Gov't to commercialize genetic diagnostic kit for lumpy skin disease next year

The agricultural ministry said Wednesday it plans to commercialize a genetic diagnostic kit for lumpy skin disease (LSD) next year, designed to selectively cull infected cattle rather than destroying the entire herd.

Sep 25, 2024By Yonhap
Gov't to commercialize genetic diagnostic kit for lumpy skin disease next year

Korean, US space agencies sign joint statement on space research cooperation

The Korea Aerospace Administration (KASA) said Sunday it has signed a joint statement with the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) for cooperation in various areas involving space and aerospace research.

Sep 22, 2024By Yonhap
Korean, US space agencies sign joint statement on space research cooperation

Health minister says could revisit 2026 med school quota if medical community offers alternative proposal

Health Minister Cho Kyoo-hong said Sunday that the government could revisit its medical school admission quota plan for 2026 if the medical community offers a rational alternative.

Sep 22, 2024By Yonhap
Health minister says could revisit 2026 med school quota if medical community offers alternative proposal

Trainee doctor arrested for making 'blacklist' of non-striking colleagues

A trainee doctor has been arrested for allegedly making and distributing a "blacklist" of colleagues who did not participate in a walkout by junior doctors protesting the government's medical reform plan, officials said Saturday.

Sep 21, 2024By Yonhap
Trainee doctor arrested for making 'blacklist' of non-striking colleagues

Number of ER patients drops 32% during Chuseok holiday

The number of patients who visited hospital emergency rooms dropped 32 percent during the Chuseok holiday, the health ministry said Thursday, assessing that there were no major disruptions in emergency care.

Sep 19, 2024By Yonhap
Number of ER patients drops 32% during Chuseok holiday

Korea's medical tourism industry unaffected by junior doctors' walkout

A collective walkout by junior doctors across Korea has disrupted the operations of major hospitals over the past seven months. This has led to some observers wondering what impact this turmoil will have on the country's efforts to become a medical tourism powerhouse.

Sep 19, 2024By Jung Min-ho
Korea's medical tourism industry unaffected by junior doctors' walkout
  • Emergency medical services face growing strain
  • Military doctors struggle to relieve staffing shortages at emergency rooms

Presidential office reiterates calls for dialogue with medical community amid prolonged strike

The presidential office on Thursday urged the medical community to come forward for dialogue to end a monthslong walkout but maintained its stance that the government's plan to raise the medical school admissions quota for 2025 is non-negotiable.

Sep 19, 2024By Yonhap
Presidential office reiterates calls for dialogue with medical community amid prolonged strike

PM calls for continued vigilance for smooth health care operations

Prime Minister Han Duck-soo called on the government Thursday to remain alert to ensure the smooth operation of emergency health care systems even after the five-day Chuseok holiday passed without major disruptions.

Sep 19, 2024By Yonhap
PM calls for continued vigilance for smooth health care operations
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