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Current challenges in Korean medical research and highlights from this issue of Annals of Clinical Microbiology

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: In February 2024, the government announced a marked increase in medical school admissions by 2,000 seats, a 65.4% increase from the existing quota of 3,058, sparking a protracted conflict between the government and medical associations. This conflict remains unresolved, leading to nationwide disruptions in the healthcare sector. One of the most profound consequences of this policy announcement was the nationwide mass resignation of resident physicians, a crisis that deeply disrupted the functionality of university hospitals. Their absence has severely affected not only patient care but also the continuity and quality of medical research. Consequently, research productivity in the medical field declined throughout 2024, casting a long shadow over the country’s scientific landscape.

Source: Annals of Clinical Microbiology

DOI: 10.5145/acm.2025.28.2.5

Author: Hae-Sun Chung

Institutions: Ewha Womans University, Ewha Womans University Medical Center, Ewha Womans University Seoul Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Health and Medical Research Impacts

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $191