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Samsung Biologics' offices in Yeonsu District, Incheon [YONHAP]

Unionized members of Samsung Biologics return with work-to-rule campaign

Unionized workers of Samsung Biologics returned to work Wednesday after a five-day walkout, but have decided to continue talks with the company under a work-to-rule campaign, the union said.

2026.5.6

An empty lecture hall is seen at a medical school in Seoul on July 17. [YONHAP]

Gov't cancels briefing on medical students' return amid lack of consensus

The Education Ministry on Wednesday announced that it would unveil a plan this week to accommodate the mass return of boycotting medical students, but abruptly canceled it, citing the need for more time for consulting among medical schools.

2025.7.24

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Unionized medical workers stage a rally in central Seoul in this July 2 file photo calling for measures to expand public healthcare infrastructure and improve working conditions for medical professionals. [YONHAP]

Labor union plans nationwide walkout to demand better health care infrastructure next week

A nationwide labor union of medical workers said Friday it will stage a massive walkout next week to call for measures to expand public healthcare infrastructure and improve working conditions for medical professionals.

2025.7.18

The U.S. Embassy in Seoul posted an alert on March 11 warning that access to medical services in Korea may be affected due to a physician shortage. [SCREEN CAPTURE]

U.S. Embassy in Seoul issues alert to American citizens over doctor shortage

The U.S. Embassy in Seoul issued a public alert warning that access to health care in Korea may be significantly disrupted due to an ongoing shortage of physicians.

2025.3.26

Doctors walk near a hospital in downtown Seoul on Feb. 18. [NEWS1]

One year on, a resolution to doctors' walkout remains painfully elusive

A year has passed since junior doctors resigned or took leaves of absence in protest against the government’s plan to expand medical school enrollment, yet the standoff between the medical community and the government remains unresolved.

2025.2.18

SNU Hospital professors' fatal turn (KOR)

Doctors on walkout must not forget the words of one of their peers.

2024.6.18

SNU Hospital professors' fatal turn

Doctors on walkout must not forget the words of one of their peers.

2024.6.17

The last leaf

Despite citizens' strong opposition to the medical doctors’ walkout, the Korean Medical Association simply ignores the public sentiment and urges neighborhood clinics to shutter from Tuesday.

2024.6.17

How to turn away from the Hippocratic oath (KOR)

Doctors must deliberate on what can be a wiser and more responsible action before they resort to a collective means.

2024.6.11

How to turn away from the Hippocratic oath