South Korea’s government officially ordered thousands of striking doctors to get back to work immediately after the biggest hospitals across the country were forced to cancel operations and turn away patients who sought emergency care, on Wednesday (Feb 21).

South Korea orders striking doctors back to work as emergency units turn away patients

South Korea is undergoing a unique crisis. There is a huge shortage of paediatricians, with the majority leaving their practice thinking the field has no future.

Doctors in South Korea are giving up on paediatrics, sparking major health concern. Know why

The government has called for "fundamental changes" over the latest census figures released at the weekend.

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