Lee Jae-myung's 'Operating Room CCTV Installation' to be Implemented After 2-Year Grace Period

[Asia Economy (Suwon) = Reporter Lee Young-gyu] Lee Jae-myung, Governor of Gyeonggi Province, expressed his welcome for the 'Surgical Room CCTV Installation Bill Passing the National Assembly Plenary Session.'

On the 31st of last month, Governor Lee posted on Facebook, "Finally, the bill mandating the installation of CCTV in surgical rooms, which I have long hoped for, has passed the (National Assembly) plenary session," adding, "I greatly welcome this as someone who has actively urged for it."

He also said, "I sincerely thank Song Young-gil, leader of the Democratic Party, Yoon Ho-jung, floor leader, Park Wan-joo, policy committee chairman, members of the Health and Welfare Committee from both ruling and opposition parties, and all the lawmakers who voted in favor for their efforts in passing the bill."

Governor Lee explained, "The partially amended Medical Service Act passed today mandates the installation and operation of CCTV inside surgical rooms that are not connected to external networks. Recording is allowed only upon the patient's request, and viewing is permitted when requested by public institutions related to investigation or trial, or with the mutual consent of both the patient and medical staff."

He added, "Many citizens have demanded the installation of CCTV in surgical rooms because distrust has been widespread due to illegal practices, proxy surgeries, sexual harassment, and other unlawful acts occurring in hospital surgical rooms."

Furthermore, he stated, "I am confident that installing CCTV in surgical rooms will greatly help not only patients but also enhance transparency in the surgical process, thereby increasing trust in medical professionals. While some may feel the law is insufficient and the two-year grace period for enforcement is somewhat regrettable, now that the first step has been taken, it would be good to work together to supplement any shortcomings and incomplete aspects going forward."

In conclusion, Governor Lee promised, "If we diligently achieve small results prioritizing people's livelihoods, like the installation of surgical room CCTV, these will accumulate and create monumental changes. I will continue to tirelessly devote myself to 'practical livelihood reform actions,' both big and small, that improve the lives of the people."

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