Professors at Seongmo Hospital Fail to Reach Decision on 'Indefinite Strike'... Discussions Extended Through Weekend

Professors from the Catholic University of Korea College of Medicine, including those from Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, discussed whether to initiate an indefinite strike but were unable to reach a conclusion and decided to extend the discussions until the weekend.

On the 20th, the Emergency Response Committee of the Catholic University of Korea College of Medicine Professors' Council held a full faculty meeting and stated, "We discussed the possibility of an indefinite strike, but it is too early to make a decision, so we will continue the discussions," adding, "We plan to gather opinions on a long-term strike by the weekend."

The committee mentioned, "If a long-term strike is initiated, we will consider various methods such as a phased strike," and added, "We will inform the public that medical education is inevitably disrupted due to the government's reckless increase in medical school admissions and seek ways to protest to the Ministry of Education."

The committee also said, "We will find ways for professors to express their refusal to participate in medical student education and gather opinions," emphasizing, "This is a form of protest against the government’s claim that it can educate the increased number of students."

Additionally, they stated, "We will explore possible long-term methods of struggle and ways to promote awareness to the public."

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