South Korean president slams doctor 'cartel' as strike drags on


Hospitals have been forced to cancel crucial treatments and surgeries since thousands of trainee doctors stopped working Feb 20. - PHOTO: AFP

SEOUL (AFP): South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on Monday slammed the "cartel" of medics who oppose sector reforms, saying the government would not back down on plans that have triggered a month-long doctors' strike.

Hospitals have been forced to cancel crucial treatments and surgeries since thousands of trainee doctors stopped working February 20 to protest against proposed training reforms, but the government has not changed tack, instead threatening striking medics with legal action.

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