Health Minister Cho Kyoo-hong said Tuesday hospitals were allowed to accept resignations of trainee doctors, in what government officials say a move to help them seek other career paths or return to hospitals.
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Korea s largest doctors organization was set to hold candlelight vigils nationwide Thursday, as the government effectively finalized the plan to increase the number of medical school admissions starting next year.
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The health ministry urged the medical community Thursday to come forward for dialogue to resolve the months long walkout by trainee doctors, though there seems to be no sign of any immediate breakthrough as neither side has budged an inch.