Democratic Party and Korean Medical Association Reach Final Agreement... Collective Strike Likely to End

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[Asia Economy Reporters Kang Nahum and Jeon Jinyoung] The Democratic Party of Korea and the Korean Medical Association have reached an agreement in negotiations regarding the expansion of public healthcare policies.

According to the Democratic Party's Policy Committee on the 4th, marathon negotiations with the Korean Medical Association were held overnight starting the previous day, resulting in a tentative agreement on five points, including the introduction of public medical schools and a fundamental reconsideration of the regional doctor system.

First, a permanent consultative body to discuss medical sector issues will be established, and it is reported that the National Assembly agreed not to process already submitted bills without consultation with the medical community.

Additionally, the Democratic Party reportedly proposed discussing necessary support measures such as budgets related to resident doctors during the consultations.

Jung Hange, Chair of the Democratic Party's Policy Committee, and Choi Daejip, President of the Korean Medical Association, are scheduled to hold a signing ceremony at 8:30 a.m. at the Yeouido Central Party Office on the same day.

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