Analysts say the sudden two-tier rise of the warning despite no major events in progress for Seoul could signal precautions against a retaliation over a row on defected diplomats.
While analysts called it ‘disappointing’ that the meeting produced no formal agreements, they say it still marks an attempt to ‘bridge the political divide’.
Low wages for doctors in the public sector and growing threats of lawsuits from patients have pushed doctors to more lucrative but low-risk specialities.
First lady Kim Keon-hee was filmed accepting a luxury bag when the spouses of officials are barred from receiving gifts worth above US$750 in a single sitting.