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South Korea March 6, 2024

South Korea's president vows not to tolerate doctor walkouts, calls strike a public health threat

South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol criticized the ongoing strikes by junior doctors, labeling them illegal collective actions that pose a threat to public health.

South Korea March 5, 2024

Seoul moves to prosecute leaders of strike involving thousands of South Korean doctors

Thousands of doctors in South Korea are facing potential suspension of their medical licenses as they continue their strike against a plan to increase medical school enrollment.

North Korea March 5, 2024

North Korea threatens military action in response to joint US-South Korean military drills

North Korea threatened unspecified "responsible" military action in response to the ongoing joint military drills between South Korea and the U.S.

South Korea March 4, 2024

South Korean government moves to suspend medical licenses of thousands of striking doctors

In South Korea, the government is moving forward with its threat to suspend the licenses of thousands of junior doctors who continue their collective walkouts.

Health February 29, 2024

South Korean junior doctors expected to continue walkouts, defying government pleas

South Korea's government warned young doctors that if they do not return to work from striking, they risk legal repercussions and could temporarily lose their medical licenses.

South Korea February 27, 2024

Medical crisis unfolds in South Korea as thousands of doctors continue to strike

Thousands of doctors in South Korea are continuing to strike, protesting the government's plan to increase medical school admissions to address the country's shortage of doctors.

South Korea February 26, 2024

South Korean doctors given 4 days to return to work before facing indictments, medical license suspensions

Doctors in South Korea are facing a four-day ultimatum from the government to end their ongoing walkouts. The government has warned that they must return to work by Thursday.

South Korea February 23, 2024

K-pop composer and producer 'Shinsadong Tiger' found dead at 40, South Korean police say

Lee Ho-yang, known professionally as "Shinsadong Tiger," a prominent K-pop composer and producer, was found dead at his Seoul studio on Friday, South Korean police said.

South Korea February 21, 2024

South Korean government warns thousands of striking doctors to return to work or face legal action

The South Korean government has issued a back-to-work order, warning thousands of striking doctors to return to work immediately or risk facing legal action.

South Korea February 20, 2024

Mass walkout of South Korean doctors leads to surgery backup

More than half of South Korea's 13,000 trainee doctors have submitted resignations in protest of a government push to recruit and train more doctors.

Russia February 20, 2024

Putin gifts North Korea's Kim Jong Un with Russian made limo

Vladimir Putin has gifted North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un a luxury Russian Aurus limousine demonstrating the special personal relations between the top leaders