Viral Garlic Face Rub for Acne: What Dermatologists SayA TikTok video showing someone using garlic as a facial treatment for acne has gone viral, sparking debate and criticism from a dermatologist.
Patients in South Korea Can't Get Surgery, Yet Doctors on Strike Are Still Getting PaidDespite the strike, resident doctors received their salaries, plunging large hospitals into financial difficulties. The government declared that there is “no obligation to pay wages.” In the middle of last month, resident doctors protested against the government’s increased quota for medical schools. After obtaining their medical license, a resident doctor refers to interns and residents […]
Korea's Presidential Office Responds to Doctor's Criticism on Quota ExpansionThe President’s office pointed out to the doctors who collectively resist the expansion of medical school quotas, “Nowhere in the world do doctors take extreme actions at the risk of patients’ lives over the number of medical school enrollments.” Seong Tae Yoon, the Chief Presidential Secretary for Policy, held a briefing at the Yongsan Office […]
Medical Crisis in South Korea: Over 6,000 Residents Resign Amid Quota Expansion Protest The number of doctors who protested against the expansion of medical school seats has exceeded 6,000. It was found that 6415 doctors, 55% of the doctors who submitted resignations, have left their workplaces. The medical vacancy crisis is a serious concern. The government has appealed to doctors to return to hospitals...
'Why the hell does the government exist?': Korean doctors demand action on China-linked pneumoniaKorean Children's Hospitals urgently call for government action on Mycoplasma pneumonia risks originating from China.
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