Im Hyun-taek, Chairman of the Korean Medical Association, Undergoes 8 Hours 20 Minutes of Intense Police Interrogation... 'Silent Response'

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Im Hyun-taek, president of the Korea Medical Association (KMA), was summoned by the police and underwent an intensive investigation for 8 hours and 20 minutes. Im is suspected of conspiring in the collective resignation of resident doctors.

The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency's Public Crime Investigation Unit summoned Im around 10 a.m. on the 20th to investigate him on charges including "violation of medical practice commencement orders under the Medical Service Act" and "instigation and aiding of obstruction of business."

After 8 hours and 20 minutes, around 6:20 p.m., Im finished the investigation and left without answering reporters' questions about what points he clarified, instead getting into a waiting vehicle.

Im Hyun-taek, president of the Korean Medical Association, is appearing on the morning of the 20th at the Public Crime Investigation Unit of the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency in Mapo-gu for additional investigation related to the collective resignation conspiracy of resident doctors.
[Photo by Yonhap News]

Before appearing for the investigation, when asked about the "parts he would focus on clarifying during the investigation," Im stated, "It is well known by doctors and the entire nation that resident doctors have committed no special crimes," adding, "The same applies to the allegations against current and former executives, including myself."

However, Im did not respond to questions regarding his previous refusal to appear for investigation or communication with resident doctors about the indefinite strike announced for the 27th.

The Ministry of Health and Welfare reported to the police in February that Im and other current and former KMA executives obstructed the work of resident training hospitals by ordering or supporting resident doctors' withdrawal from medical sites. The police are accelerating their investigation.

On April 26, the police conducted an additional search and seizure to secure the mobile phone used by Im and summoned two resident doctors as witnesses.

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