Meeting between Medical Reform Special Committee and President Im Hyun-taek of Korean Medical Association... In Yo-han says "Communication has begun"

Inyohan and Im Hyuntaek Meet for Over 40 Minutes
Express Commitment to Narrow Differences
Concerns Raised Over KMA's Collective Strike on the 18th

The People Power Party's Special Committee on Medical Reform met with Lim Hyun-taek, president of the Korean Medical Association, on the 14th, but the meeting ended empty-handed. However, the committee is being praised for taking on the role of mediator in the conflict between the medical community and the government, opening the door to communication.

Inyo-han, the committee chairman, held a 40-minute meeting with President Lim in his office at the National Assembly Members' Office Building that afternoon. This is interpreted as an effort to prevent a larger social fallout following the Korean Medical Association's decision to hold a collective strike on the 18th.

Inyohan, Chairman of the Medical Reform Special Committee of the People Power Party, shakes hands with Im Hyuntaek, President of the Korean Medical Association, at the National Assembly Members' Office Building on the afternoon of the 14th. On this day, Chairman In and President Im exchanged views on the government's medical reform promotion plan.
[Photo by Yonhap News]

After the meeting, Rep. Ahn told reporters, "We accurately understood the current situation and had a serious conversation about how we will resolve it going forward," adding, "Communication has begun."

Chairman Lim also said, "It was a very beneficial time to broaden our understanding."

During the meeting, Rep. In is reported to have said that he would work to narrow the differences in positions between the government, the presidential office, and the Korean Medical Association. President Lim is also said to have mentioned the need to provide justification for the return of residents.

The special committee plans to listen to opinions from various sectors of the medical community, including residents, faculty members, and private practitioners. Committee members are also individually reaching out to hear the voices of residents.

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