Thousands of doctors in Seoul are striking in protest of the government’s plans to introduce more trained physicians into the system.
South Korea has one of the lowest doctor-to-patient ratios among major economies, so the government wants to add more medical school placements.
But groups representing doctors argue that the government should prioritise better pay and working conditions.
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