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Supreme Court Rules Hospitals Must Pay Overtime to Resident Doctors

SEOUL, Oct. 21 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s Supreme Court has ruled that resident doctors at general hospitals are entitled to overtime and night-shift pay under the Labor Standards Act, marking a major decision that reinforces labor protections for medical trainees. The court upheld a lower court ruling in favor of three former emergency medicine residents [...]

Resident Doctors’ Resignations Lead to Epidural Shortages, Disrupted Birth Plans

SEOUL, Feb. 21 (Korea Bizwire) – An increase in expectant mothers receiving notifications about the unavailability of epidural anesthesia and delays in scheduled deliveries has been reported in South Korea, following a mass submission of resignation letters by residents at major hospitals. Starting from February 19, Yonsei Severance Hospital announced to expectant mothers that epidural anesthesia [...]