SEOUL: Health Minister Cho Kyoo-hong reiterated his commitment to implementing medical reform on Thursday, despite the ongoing walkout by trainee doctors that has disrupted public health services for two months.
According to Yonhap News Agency, the reform is crucial for improving local medical services and preparing for future healthcare demands. The government plans to persist with its reform agenda by increasing the number of physician assistants to alleviate the doctor shortage caused by the strike, despite expected resistance from the medical community.