The drastic step came after weeks of protests from interns and residents opposed to a government plan to increase medical school admissions.
Author: Jin Yu Young
Why Doctors in South Korea Are on Strike
More than a week after thousands of doctors walked off the job, their dispute with the government shows no signs of resolution.
Why Some South Korean Doctors Have Walked Off the Job
Physicians say the government’s plan to admit more students to medical school ignores the real cause of doctor shortages: harsh conditions and low wages.
Families of Seoul Crowd Crush Victims Savor a Small Win
More than a year after revelry turned to disaster, three people have been found guilty for actions connected to the case. The bereaved hope this is only the start.
If It Isn’t Perfect, Is It Still K-Pop?
Musical acts like Balming Tiger are challenging the idea that K-pop is nothing but polished, perfectly synchronized boy bands and girl groups.
Ecuador in Crisis: What to Know
Violence erupted across the South American country this week after a notorious gang leader disappeared from prison. The president has declared a state of emergency.
Police Investigate Graffiti Found on Seoul’s Main Palace
For two consecutive nights, the Gyeongbokgung palace was spray-painted, in a country where such brazen vandalism is rare.
All 7 BTS Members Are Now Doing Military Service
The last two members, Jimin and Jungkook, began their 18-month military duty in South Korea on Tuesday. Some fans say they should have been exempt.
South Korea Sentences Dissident Who Fled China on a Jet Ski
Kwon Pyong made the 200-mile journey in August in a bid for asylum. His worst nightmare was being sent back to China, a fellow activist said.
What We Know About Canada’s Murder Claim Against India
A separatist leader’s death in British Columbia has strained already tense ties between the two nations.