South Korean doctors ordered to end strike and resume work

South Korean officials issued return-to-work orders for doctors participating in a one-day walkout as part of a strike against government plans to boost medical school admissions. The strike, ongoing since February, involves over 12,000 trainee doctors who oppose the plan to increase the number of doctors by up to 10,000 by 2035. The strike has led to disruptions in medical services, with concerns about the quality of care. The strike could expand further, with the country's largest doctors' lobby involved. The government has warned of legal action against hospitals and doctors prolonging the strike. President Yoon Suk Yeol called the strike regrettable and vowed to respond to illegal activities. South Korea faces a shortage of doctors due to its aging population, but doctors fear a decline in future incomes. The strike has resulted in cancellations of surgeries and treatments at major hospitals. Doctors across the country staged a one-day strike against the government's plan to train more doctors, escalating a months-long protest. Both sides remain at odds, with patients expressing concerns about the impact of the strike on their healthcare.