Healthcare Sector Opposing Nursing Act "Welcome Party-Government Request for Reconsideration... Also Expecting License Revocation Law"

The 'Health and Welfare Medical Alliance,' consisting of 13 health and medical professional organizations, expressed welcome regarding the government and ruling party's official recommendation for President Yoon Seok-yeol to exercise his right to request a reconsideration (veto) on the Nursing Act bill, while also urging the exercise of the reconsideration right on the Medical License Revocation Act (Medical Service Act amendment).

On the 9th, officials affiliated with the Health and Welfare Medical Solidarity held a press conference in front of the War Memorial in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, urging opposition to the enactment of the Nursing Act. Photo by Jinhyung Kang aymsdream@

On the 15th, the Health and Welfare Medical Alliance and the Korean Medical Association Emergency Committee issued a statement saying, "We welcome and feel relieved by the result of the government and ruling party consultation to recommend the President exercise the right to request reconsideration on the Nursing Act."

They evaluated, "The government and ruling party consultation decision to recommend the President exercise the right to request reconsideration on the Nursing Act, which has been shown to collapse the Republic of Korea's health care system and lacks legislative legitimacy, is fair and reasonable."

However, they pointed out, "It is very concerning that there was no discussion about the Medical License Revocation Act during this government and ruling party consultation." They added, "We are well aware that the National Assembly and government have accurately recognized the unconstitutionality and unfairness of the Medical License Revocation Act, so we expect it to be ultimately included in the President's right to request reconsideration to ensure stable protection of public health."

They also emphasized, "We will not be swayed by the results of the government and ruling party consultation or the President's exercise of the right to request reconsideration, and we will not loosen the reins of our struggle until the Nursing Act and the License Revocation Act are finally abolished."

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