South Korea's Emergency Medical Response Amid Young Doctors' Strike

South Korea declared a special emergency medical response period following a young doctors' strike, utilizing all resources to maintain healthcare services. The government will temporarily increase health insurance fees for doctors to acknowledge their dedication, while military doctors assist in managing the medical staff shortage.

South Korea announced a special emergency medical response period for two weeks in September to combat the strain on the healthcare system caused by a strike by young doctors.

Prime Minister Han Duck-soo revealed plans to temporarily increase the fees that doctors receive from health insurance around next week's national holiday to 'repay the dedication of medical professionals.'

The government is deploying military doctors to fill gaps in emergency rooms, despite disagreements with physicians who claim the healthcare system is near collapse.

(With inputs from agencies.)