South Korean Minister of Health and Welfare: ``The deadline for returning as a trainee has arrived, and if he does not return, we will take action in principle...we will not provide relief this time.''

On the afternoon of February 29, South Korean Minister of Health and Welfare Cho Gyu-hong emphasized, ``We will not bail out this time,'' as the deadline for returning to medical training approaches.
On this day, Mr. Cho appeared on the TV station Channel A news and said, ``I have offered relief (for doctors' collective action) before.
In response to the moderator's question, ``Didn't I give you something?'', he answered as follows. Mr. Cho said, ``We have provided relief before, but I think it has delayed medical reform.This time, such (relief) plans are
No,” he answered. This statement is based on the fact that there is little movement toward reinstatement until the afternoon of the same day, which is the deadline for reinstatement proposed by the government with the condition of exemption from disadvantages, and in principle, administrative punishment and judicial proceedings will be taken if reinstatement is not made.
This is considered to be a reconfirmation of the policy that will be applied. Cho said, ``Although the number has increased little by little in the afternoon, there has not been a full-fledged return yet.For the specialty doctors who did not return,
This will likely result in administrative action or prosecution. The judicial authorities are considering criminal punishment." He also said, ``Administrative and judicial measures are mandatory for the sake of people's lives and health.
As I have said many times, if he returns by today, he will not be held responsible." When asked how long the medical gap could be endured in the current situation, Mr. Cho said, ``(Since the major doctors left)
0 days have passed. The government will continue to smoothly implement emergency medical care measures and supplementary measures, while persuading specialty doctors to return.''
Meanwhile, Cho appeared on SBS Radio's "Kim Tae Hyeong's Political Show" in the morning.
appeared on the show and called for an early return, saying, ``Since the government has responded in accordance with the principles, there is no point of reference, and it seems that major doctors are hesitating to return.'' Regarding the increase in the number of medical schools by 2,000 people, there are
"Reducing or gradually increasing the number of people will only delay the expansion of essential medical care, so if we have discussions with the medical community, I will once again explain the need to increase the number of people by 2,000."