Prime Minister of South Korea since 2022
South Korea's Prime Minister Han Duck-soo said the government will adjust its healthcare reform plans to let medical schools determine their own admissions ...
reut.rs/3vX23Ou
Quick Glance: South Korea adjusts medical school quotas to resolve walkout
- Government to let medical schools determine admissions to end junior doctor strike.
- Acceptance of proposal to reduce increase in medical school admissions by up to 50%.
- Dispute over adding 2000 more physicians by 2035, with 32 medical schools allowed to lower quotas for 2022.
- President Yoon advocates for more doctors, while protesting physicians demand better working conditions and criticize government's approach.
Who will be Yoon's pick for next prime minister?: All attention is on President Yoon Suk Yeol's pick to replace Prime Minister Han Duck-soo ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/04/356_372568.html
PM says gov't will 'humbly' accept general election results: The exit poll results of Wednesday's general elections, indicating a landslide victory ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/04/356_372473.html
South Korean President Yoon: Spring onions were his downfall: Voters in South Korea are punishing the conservative government. Social problems and the ...
faz.net/aktuell/politik/ausland/suedkorea-praesident-yoon-bei-der-parlamentswahl-abgestraft-19646294.html
Paid articlePaid
South Korean Prime Minister Meets Nation’s Top Hospital Heads: South Korean Prime Minister Han Duck-soo met leaders of five top general hospitals as the new head ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-29/south-korean-prime-minister-meets-nation-s-top-hospital-heads
President, PPP head show united stance to address doctors' walkout before elections
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/03/356_371364.html
2nd vice health minister emerges as biggest adversary of doctors: Second Vice Health Minister Park Min-soo, who has spearheaded the Yoon Suk Yeol ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/04/119_371924.html
South Korea's medical professors join protests, reduce hours in practice: SEOUL — Medical professors in South Korea said they will cut back on the hours ...
asiaone.com/asia/south-koreas-medical-professors-join-protests-reduce-hours-practice
Quick Glance: South Korea's medical professors reduce practice hours
- Medical professors in South Korea have announced plans to reduce their practice hours starting on Monday to support striking trainee doctors protesting against a government proposal to increase medical school admissions.
- The professors intend to scale back outpatient treatment and focus on emergencies and severely ill patients, with some planning to submit resignations.
- The government argues that the plan to increase the number of medical students admitted annually from 2025 is crucial to address the doctor shortage in one of the world's fastest-aging societies.
- Despite government threats to suspend licenses of striking doctors, President Yoon Suk Yeol urged for a more conciliatory approach and flexible measures to address the situation.
South Korea to send military doctors to hospitals amid doctors' protest: South Korea will send its military and community doctors to hospitals within the next ...
reut.rs/49V57sR
Quick Glance: South Korea sets Deadline for Doctors to Return
- South Korean doctors protest government policies
- Government issues ultimatum for doctors to return by end of February
- Protest leads to patient rejections and procedure cancellations
- Government plans to increase new medical students and improve medical services
Prime minister defends ex-defense chief, reiterates calls for prompt medical reform
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/03/119_370533.html
Veteran doctor treats Marines, residents on front-line island for decade : Doctor Lee Doo-ik, 76, has offered medical treatment on South Korea's front-line ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/02/119_369743.html
South Korea to improve young doctors’ pay: The country will move quickly to improve pay and working conditions for young doctors, the government said ...
thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2024/03/09/south-korea-to-improve-young-doctors-pay
South Korean doctor dies, reportedly from overwork, as strike piles more pressure on healthcare system
scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3256793/south-korean-doctor-dies-possibly-overwork-strike-piles-more-pressure-healthcare-system
Paid articlePaid
Gov't raises health care crisis level to 'serious': SEOUL, Feb. 23 (Yonhap) -- The government raised its four-scale health care serv...
en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20240223001700315
Gov't asks doctors to remain by patients amid looming collective action: Korean Prime Minister Han Duck-soo on Sunday called for doctors to refrain from ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/02/281_368979.html
Quick Glance: South Korean Doctors Protest Physician Increase
- Image caption: Doctors rallied in Seoul against government plans to increase the number of physicians.
- South Korea's low doctor-per-patient ratio prompts government to expand medical school placements.
- Highly privatized healthcare system in South Korea with majority procedures linked to insurance payments and over 90% private hospitals.
- Prof. Soonman Kwon states more doctors mean more competition, reduced income, explaining opposition to physician supply increase proposal.
South Korea trainee doctors to stage walkout over medical school quotas: SEOUL: Trainee doctors at South Korea's major hospitals pledged to stage a walkout on ...
channelnewsasia.com/asia/south-korea-doctors-walkout-trainee-medical-quotas-4135266
EAM Jaishankar calls on South Korean Prime Minister, discusses bilateral ties: Seoul, Mar 5 (PTI) External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday called on ...
deccanherald.com/india/eam-jaishankar-calls-on-south-korean-prime-minister-discusses-bilateral-ties-2922586
Gov't to fully allow telemedicine services in case of doctors' collective action: PM
en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20240219001800315
South Korea's Yoon blocks new probe of 2022 Halloween crowd crush: South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol blocked on Tuesday (Jan 30) a Bill to launch ...
channelnewsasia.com/asia/south-korea-halloween-crowd-crush-probe-block-4084886
Ruling party lawmaker attacked in Seoul; remains in stable condition after treatment
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/01/356_367634.html
Quick Glance: Teen Suspect Hospitalized After Politician Attacked with Rock in South Korea
- A 14-year-old boy who assaulted a South Korean legislator with a rock has been placed in a mental health facility.
- The suspect was taken to a hospital following his apprehension and questioning.
- Bae was hospitalized with minor head injuries, but in stable condition.
- The politician's office denounced the assault as unacceptable and demanded a thorough investigation.
PM emphasizes Korea's commitment to global challenges at Davos forum : Prime Minister Han Duck-soo emphasized Korea's commitment to playing a leading role in ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/01/120_367150.html
Politicians call for 'unity' at centenary of late ex-President Kim Dae-jung's birth
en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20240106004100315
Korea seeks to develop 2 blockbuster drugs worth $768 bil. by 2027 : The government will make efforts to assist domestic pharmaceuticals to develop at least two ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2023/12/119_365626.html
PM expects inflation to be stabilized at some 2 pct this year: SEOUL, Jan. 14 (Yonhap) -- Prime Minister Han Duck-soo said Sunday that the path...
en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20240114000900320
PM urges cash-strapped Taeyoung to draw up drastic self-rescue plan: SEOUL, Jan. 7 (Yonhap) -- Prime Minister Han Duck-soo on Sunday urged Taeyoung E...
en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20240107001900315
S. Korea revs up final pitch for hosting 2030 World Expo on eve of voting | Yonhap News Agency
en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20231127007000315
S. Korea suspends 2018 military agreement with N. Korea amid recent satellite launch
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2023/11/22/S-Korea-suspends-2018-military-agreement-with-N-Korea-amid-recent-satellite-launch
Quick Glance: North Korea: Kim Jong Un hails 'space power' after spy satellite launch
- South Korea skeptical of satellite's success
- Kim Jong Un celebrates launch with family and scientists
- New satellite enhances North Korea's military capabilities
- UN and other countries condemn launch
(2nd LD) S. Korea's Busan comes up short in World Expo bid; Saudi's Riyadh wins | Yonhap News Agency
en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20231128005852315
Quick Glance: Saudi Arabia Secures World Expo 2030 Hosting Rights
- Saudi Arabia won with 119 out of 165 votes, defeating South Korea and Italy.
- The victory offers Saudi Arabia the chance to be in the global spotlight as the crown prince aims to conclude his plan to diversify the kingdom's oil-dependent economy, 'Vision 2030'.
- The win also demonstrates Saudi Arabia's ability to use its power, money, and influence to overcome attempts to isolate and stereotype the kingdom.
- Saudi Arabia unveiled an extensive campaign focusing on the futuristic megaprojects that Prince Mohammed planned to build across the country by 2030, including a giant cube-shaped structure referred to as 'a gateway to another world' in promotional videos.
Cabinet passes motion requesting parliamentary reconsideration of 'yellow envelope bill' | Yonhap News Agency
en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20231201001600315
SK Geo Centric to drive 'chemical renaissance' with plastic recycling cluster in Ulsan
koreatimes.co.kr/www/tech/2023/11/419_363191.html
PM to visit Paris for final pitch to promote Expo bid | Yonhap News Agency: By Kim Han-joo SEOUL, Nov. 10 (Yonhap) -- Prime Minister Han Duck-soo is scheduled to ...
en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20231110000900315
Gov't finalizes blueprint to build theme park in Saemangeum | Yonhap News Agency
en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20231106001400315
PM says he raised S. Korea's concern over China's repatriation of N.K. defectors in meeting with Xi | Yonhap News Agency
en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20231018008600315
Gov't to make 'all-out' efforts to prevent further spread of lumpy skin disease
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2023/10/371_362060.html
S. Korea, Croatia upgrade relations to 'comprehensive future-oriented partnership' | Yonhap News Agency
en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20231013002600315
PM revs up final pitch to promote Expo bid in Paris | Yonhap News Agency: By Kim Han-joo PARIS/SEOUL, Oct. 10 (Yonhap) -- Prime Minister Han Duck-soo held a ...
en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20231010002000315
China willing to work with South Korea ahead of summit with Japan: Xi: BEIJING: China is willing to work with South Korea to promote a strategic partnership to ...
channelnewsasia.com/asia/china-willing-work-south-korea-ahead-summit-japan-xi-3793791
(5th LD) Xi says he will seriously consider visit to South Korea: official | Yonhap News Agency
en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20230923001055315
Korea makes final push for Busan's World Expo 2030 bid : Prime Minister Han Duck-soo will embark on a week-long trip to four European nations, Sunday ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2023/10/120_360623.html
PM meets with IOC chief, Kuwaiti crown prince in Hangzhou | Yonhap News Agency: SEOUL, Sept. 23 (Yonhap) -- Prime Minister Han Duck-soo held a series of meetings ...
en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20230923004000320
PM makes official visit to Denmark to promote Expo bid : Prime Minister Han Duck-soo made an official visit to Denmark as part of his four-nation European trip ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2023/10/120_360969.html
Countdown to Expo begins: PM embarks on Africa-Europe trip to promote Busan's bid
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2023/10/120_362089.html
PM vows to push for structural reform in labor, pension and education : Prime Minister Han Duck-soo vowed Tuesday to strengthen Korea's global competitiveness by ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2023/10/356_360344.html
Did Chinese media ignore South Korean PM’s visit to China?Did Chinese media ignore South Korean PM’s visit to China? — Radio Free Asia
Task force planned to prevent opinion-rigging on Daum portal : Prime Minister Han Duck-soo ordered, Wednesday, the launch of a government task force to prevent ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2023/10/356_360447.html
PM says medical personnel increase is crucial | Yonhap News Agency: By Kim Han-joo SEOUL, Oct. 20 (Yonhap) -- Prime Minister Han Duck-soo said Friday that a...
en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20231020005700315
#FPVideo : According to reports, Chinese President #XiJinping is "seriously considering" visiting #SouthKorea . Xi met South Korean Prime Minister #HanDuckSoo in the ... Show more
PM willing to meet NK delegation during Asian Games in event of encounter: senior official
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2023/09/103_359887.html
Gov't to consider reviving conscripted police personnel system to tackle random crimes: PM | Yonhap News Agency
en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20230823001500315
DPK to introduce motion to dismiss prime minister
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2023/09/356_359343.html
South Korea: Opposition leader faces imprisonment: The Democratic Party votes in favor of the arrest request against its boss Lee Jae-myung ...
sueddeutsche.de/politik/suedkorea-demokratie-korruption-hungerstreik-1.6247083
Prime Minister Han Duck-soo said Wednesday that the government would consider changing the term used to refer to the water being released from Japan's crippled ... Show more
Gov't to consider changing term 'contaminated water' for describing Fukushima water release: PM - The Korea Times
Gov't to consider changing term 'contaminated water' for describing Fukushima water release: PM - The Korea Times
Opposition-controlled National Assembly passes motion calling for PM's dismissal | Yonhap News Agency
en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20230921003600315
Yoon instructs PM to provide full support to Scouts until the end | Yonhap News Agency
en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20230811006400315
Yoon expected to reject opposition's dismissal motion against PM | Yonhap News Agency
en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20230919004600315
S. Korea concerned about military cooperation between N. Korea, Russia: PM | Yonhap News Agency
en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20230914001900315
(LEAD) DP files dismissal motion of PM, calling for overhaul of Yoon administration | Yonhap News Agency
en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20230918004251315
DP to introduce motion for prime minister's dismissal | Yonhap News Agency: SEOUL, Sept. 16 (Yonhap) -- The main opposition Democratic Party (DP) said ...
en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20230916002400320
South Korea plans to revive police conscription to fight crime: The South Korean government plans to add up to 8,000 conscripted police within nine months ...
straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/south-korea-plans-to-revive-police-conscription-to-fight-crime
The World Scout Jamboree in South Korea will go on despite calls for it to be canceled due to extreme heat, according to Prime Minister Han Duck-soo reut.rs/45d0KH5
Quick Glance: South Korea: 1,000 Buses Safely Evacuate Scouts from Disaster-Hit World Jamboree
- Image depicts a long line of buses transporting participants away from the scout campsite
- Helicopters and police cars are accompanying the buses from the disaster-hit jamboree
- South Korea's president has interrupted his holiday to address the consequences of the gathering
- More than 40,000 young people from 155 countries are attending the World Scout Jamboree in Saemangeum, which has been overshadowed by illness and criticism of its organization and facilities since its inception
PM says relocating Scouts is active precautionary measure | Yonhap News Agency: By Kim Han-joo SEOUL, Aug. 8 (Yonhap) -- Prime Minister Han Duk-soo said Tuesday ...
en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20230808004800315
The government will thoroughly analyze the shortfalls revealed in the hosting of the 2023 World Scout Jamboree, Prime Minister Han Duk-soo said Monday ... Show more
Gov't to thoroughly analyze shortfalls revealed in hosting jamboree: PM - The Korea Times
Gov't to thoroughly analyze shortfalls revealed in hosting jamboree: PM - The Korea Times
PM suggests to Yoon vice minister reshuffle over deadly underpass flooding | Yonhap News Agency
en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20230731007100315
S. Korea PM calls for transparency about Fukushima water release - The Mainichi: SEOUL (Kyodo) -- South Korea's Prime Minister Han Duck Soo on Thursday urged ...
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20230824/p2g/00m/0in/053000c
Quick Glance: Japan initiates Fukushima wastewater release amid concerns of ocean pollution
- Japan began releasing treated wastewater from the damaged Fukushima-Daiichi nuclear plant on Thursday (August 24), according to TEPCO, the plant's operator.
- A video broadcast from TEPCO confirmed the start of the wastewater release.
- The nuclear plant and the Japanese government assure the safety of the wastewater release, but it has sparked strong reactions from countries including China.
- The release marks a crucial step in decommissioning the nuclear plants, which witnessed one of the world's worst nuclear accidents 12 years ago.
World Scout Jamboree continues despite US, UK withdrawals amid heat wave: Foreign embassies in Korea are on high alert as tens of thousands of young participants ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2023/08/281_356402.html
South Korea PM Urges Japan’s Transparency on Fukushima Wastewater Release: SEOUL, Aug 24 (Reuters) – South Korean Prime Minister Han Duck-soo urged Japan on ...
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/news-services/reuters/20230824-131789/
Gov't, PPP agree on set of countermeasures against random crimes | Yonhap News Agency
en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20230822005700315
Yoon calls for fundamental measures against random crimes | Yonhap News Agency: By Lee Haye-ah SEOUL, Aug. 21 (Yonhap) -- President Yoon Suk Yeol instructed ...
en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20230821005400315
PM to leave for Trinidad and Tobago for summit of Caribbean nations | Yonhap News Agency
en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20230702000400315
PM stresses swift evacuation of residents as Typhoon Khanun makes landfall | Yonhap News Agency
en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20230810003600315
Heavy rains, flooding leave seven dead in South Korea: Seven people have been killed and three were missing as heavy rains flooded South Korea ...
news.abs-cbn.com/overseas/07/15/23/heavy-rains-flooding-leave-seven-dead-in-south-korea
Quick Glance: Over 20 Dead in South Korea Landslides and Floods
- 22 people have died, 14 are missing, and thousands have been evacuated.
- As of now, 4,763 people have been evacuated nationwide.
- The death toll is expected to rise due to forecasted heavy rain.
- Train services have been affected due to landslides and flooding.
At least 20 dead after storms in South Korea.: Thousands of people evacuated after heavy rains. The death toll could still rise.
diepresse.com/13445564/mindestens-20-tote-nach-unwettern-in-suedkorea
Cabinet approves revision separating collection of public broadcaster's license fee
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2023/07/356_354690.html
S. Korea marks 73rd anniversary of Korean War | Yonhap News Agency: SEOUL, June 25 (Yonhap) -- Marking the 73rd anniversary of the outbreak of the Korean War,...
en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20230625000900325
PM visits mourning altar of underpass flooding victims | Yonhap News Agency: By Kim Han-joo SEOUL, July 20 (Yonhap) -- Prime Minister Han Duck-soo expressed his ...
en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20230720003600315
PM orders thorough preparations for impending downpours this week | Yonhap News Agency
en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20230719003700315
S. Korea to increase cooperation fund with Caribbean countries by 5 times: PM | Yonhap News Agency
en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20230706006200315
South Korea will make a five-fold increase in its contribution to the Korea-Caricom Cooperation Fund next year, Prime Minister Han Duck Soo has announced ... Show more
South Korea increasing funding to Caricom - Trinidad Guardian
South Korea increasing funding to Caricom - Trinidad Guardian
South Korea will increase funding to the region by five times the current amount next year to help develop digitalisation within the region ... Show more
South Korea to increase Caricom funding, expand relations - Trinidad Guardian
South Korea to increase Caricom funding, expand relations - Trinidad Guardian
Prime Minister of South Korea, Han Duck-soo, arrives for the flag-raising ceremony at the Chaguaramas Convention Centre. He has committed to increasing South ... Show more
New to NewsWall?
Sign up now to get your own personalized news!
Trending topics