🏥✨ South Korea’s healthcare system is facing its biggest drama this year – and no, it’s not a new K-drama plot. Over 9,000 junior doctors have walked off the job since late February, protesting a government plan to boost medical school admissions by 65% to address doctor shortages. But how do everyday Koreans feel about the chaos? Let’s break it down.
The government’s proposal to add 2,000 med school seats by 2025 aims to tackle rural healthcare gaps and an aging population. But doctors argue it’ll lower care quality and overcrowd training programs. Cue the strike: nearly 10,000 resignations later, hospitals are scrambling. 🚨
CGTN’s street interviews revealed mixed emotions. One Seoul resident sighed, \"I feel disappointed. Doctors should cooperate with policies\", while others worry about delayed surgeries and ER backlogs. It’s like choosing between \"train more heroes\" or \"protect the guild\" – and everyone’s waiting for the next episode.
With hospitals now operating at reduced capacity, the clock is ticking. Will dialogue win? Or will this strike rewrite South Korea’s healthcare future? 👩⚕️👨⚕️
