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Blacklist’ of ER Doctors Discovered Amid Worsening Hospital Emergency Room Crisis

SEOUL, Sept. 9 (Korea Bizwire) – The health ministry said Monday it has requested police probe into those who drew up and circulated a “blacklist” of emergency physicians opting not to join their striking colleagues, calling such acts an “inexcusable crime” and vowing a stern response. An online post was uploaded to a website believed [...]

Hospital ER Crisis Worsens Amid Worsening Staff Shortages

SEOUL, Sept. 8 (Korea Bizwire) – The number of emergency care centers in full operation has fallen markedly over the past week as hospitals are experiencing a serious staff shortage amid the prolonged standoff between the government and trainee doctors over the state medical reform plan, officials said Sunday. A total of 88 out of [...]