Korean university hospitals consider reducing resident hiring due to increased labor costs from shortened training hours and court rulings requiring overtime pay, creating unsustainable financial burden without government support.
Korean medical associations demand reform of 'non-reimbursable items' policy as Middle East war causes 15-20% syringe price increases, leaving healthcare facilities to absorb costs with no compensation.
Korean Residents Association Establishes Independent Legal Entity
Korean Residents Association voted to establish independent legal entity with 79 delegates approving. Move aims to strengthen voice in policy and enable participation in national projects, though concerns exist about tangible impact.
JPMorgan: Crypto Market Structure Act likely to pass mid-year
JPMorgan predicts the Crypto Market Structure Act will likely pass by mid-2026, potentially transforming the crypto market and attracting institutional investors.