South Korea's Education Minister commits to increasing medical school admissions by 1,500 seats for 2025, sparking mass resignations among trainee doctors.

South Korea's Education Minister, Lee Ju-ho, has committed to maintaining medical education quality while increasing medical school admissions by 1,500 seats for 2025 to tackle a doctor shortage. This decision has triggered mass resignations among trainee doctors protesting the change. The government has secured necessary funding and faculty support, allowing temporary student leave, but warned of penalties for those who do not return next year.

October 13, 2024
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