South Korea faces a potential doctors’ strike amid disputes between the government and the medical community over plans to increase medical school quotas. The government announced its plans to raise enrollment slots by adding 2,000 seats to the existing cap of 3,058 to address the shortage of doctors in critical areas. This decision has prompted strong opposition from the Korean Medical Association (KMA) and the Korean Intern Resident Association, which plan nationwide protests and potential strikes.

In response, the government has threatened stern actions, including the possibility of revoking doctors’ licenses under the Medical Service Act, should the protests lead to strikes.