Thousands of South Korean doctors expectedto strike | BBC News

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Thousands of doctors in Seoul are striking in protestof the government's plans to introduce more trained physicians into the system.

South Korea has one of the lowest doctor-to-patientratios among major economies, so the governmentwants to add more medical school placements.

But groups representing doctors argue that thegovernment should prioritise better pay and working conditions.

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