South Korea Medical Student Boycott Ends

Thousands of South Korean medical students have ended a 17-month boycott of classes. The boycott was a protest against government plans to significantly increase the number of medical school admissions. Students argued this would diminish the quality of medical education. The Korean Medical Association, representing the students, announced the end of the boycott, expressing trust in the government and parliament to address their concerns regarding training conditions and the academic calendar. Prime Minister Kim Min-Seok welcomed the decision, calling it a positive step and emphasizing the need for collaborative problem-solving within the medical field and government. While a return date hasn't been specified, the students are expected to resume their studies soon.