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South Korea police to question medical body officials over trainee doctors walkout
South Korean police called in for questioning officials from a doctors' association over accusations they had broken medical law.
Wed Mar 06 2024
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South Korea says to start legal action against doctors over walkout
Protesting trainee doctors could face administrative and legal penalties including suspension of medical licences and fines or a jail term.
Mon Mar 04 2024
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South Korean doctors holds a mass rally against medical policy
Up to 40,000 doctors joined the rally, demanding the government scrap the plan to increase medical school admissions.
Mon Mar 04 2024
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South Korea police launch raid on doctors' association over walkout
The raid comes ahead of a mass demonstration in Seoul planned for Sunday by doctors, after the walkout, which began on Feb 20, disrupted major hospitals.
Fri Mar 01 2024
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In COVID-19 hangover, as more around world get vaccinated, fewer give blood
Recurrent waves of infections and extension of lockdowns have started taking a bigger toll on blood donations.
Sat Aug 21 2021