How row over medical school places thwarted Korean president

Analysts suggest Yoon Suk-yeol’s handling of admissions dispute contributed to his unpopularity ahead of his party’s electoral defeat

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April 16, 2024

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April 22, 2024

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South Korean doctors hold placards saying "Opposition to the increase in medical schools" to illustrate Row over doctors’ training thwarts Korean president

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