Medical professionals across South Korea approved plans for a large-scale work stoppage next Thursday morning. The national healthcare union gathered votes from staff at 127 hospitals and clinics throughout the country. More than nine out of ten workers supported the protest action when ballots were counted.
Approximately 60,000 healthcare employees will abandon their posts at 7 AM on the designated day. Union leaders demand that government officials honor promises made three years ago regarding public health system expansion. The 2021 accord addressed hiring more medical staff and upgrading workplace standards for hospital workers.
Healthcare organizers want authorities to recruit physicians for areas outside the capital region. They also seek the establishment of new state-funded medical schools and other reforms. Union representatives stated they will continue talks with officials during the remaining days before the planned action begins.
Approximately 60,000 healthcare employees will abandon their posts at 7 AM on the designated day. Union leaders demand that government officials honor promises made three years ago regarding public health system expansion. The 2021 accord addressed hiring more medical staff and upgrading workplace standards for hospital workers.
Healthcare organizers want authorities to recruit physicians for areas outside the capital region. They also seek the establishment of new state-funded medical schools and other reforms. Union representatives stated they will continue talks with officials during the remaining days before the planned action begins.
