South Korean Senior Doctors Resign in Solidarity with Striking Junior Doctors

Senior doctors in South Korea are submitting resignations in support of medical interns and residents who have been on strike for five weeks over the government's plan to increase medical school admissions. The striking doctors oppose the plan, saying it would overwhelm schools and harm medical services, while officials argue that more doctors are urgently needed due to the country's aging population and low doctor-to-population ratio. The government has shown willingness to soften punitive measures against the striking doctors and engage in dialogue, but the dispute remains unresolved, with potential implications for next month's parliamentary elections.