Kim Taek-woo "The special case for majors is only follow-up measures...Medical school education plan should be released."

Kim Taek-woo, chairman of the Korean Medical Association, argued that the government and the ruling party should resume the failed women's, medical, and government consultative body, citing special cases for residency training and enlistment, which are only follow-up measures without specific plans to resolve the medical situation.

At the inauguration ceremony this morning (14th), Chairman Kim pointed out that the government, which should be responsible for public health, should stop dragging its feet and responding irresponsibly and resolve the issue of self-determination.

He then repeatedly demanded that the government acknowledge that medical school education is not possible this year and submit a master plan for medical education so that medical school education can be properly conducted in 2025.

He stressed that the government must come up with a clear plan and policy for medical education to discuss the number of medical schools in 2026.

Earlier, the government said it would apply special provisions to training regulations restricting the return of resigned doctors within a year, and allow them to join the army after completing training if they return to the hospital.

However, as the Medical Association, the largest medical organization, dismissed the government's conciliatory measures, the confrontation of legislative conflicts is expected to escalate again.