South Korea News » Gangwon News South Korea » Gangwon » Health: South Korea's doctor numbers rise, but Gangwon and Gyeongbuk decline
News channel or source: https://www.msn.com/en-xl/health/general/south-korea-s-doctor-numbers-rise-but-gangwon-and-gyeongbuk-decline/ar-AA2ddjoG
Published on: Tuesday 29 September 2026
The number of doctors in South Korea increased by more than 5,000 people over the past three years (2021–2023), but some non-capital regions such as Gangwon and Gyeongbuk saw a decrease in the number ...
News South Korea » Gangwon » Health: Nat'l health insurance fiscal balance for foreigners tops $753 mil. in surplus last year
News channel or source: https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/20261025/natl-health-insurance-fiscal-balance-for-foreigners-tops-753-mil-in-surplus-last-year
Published on: Sunday 25 October 2026
The fiscal balance of Korea's national health insurance for foreigners posted a surplus exceeding 1 trillion won ($753 million) for the first ...
News South Korea » Gangwon » Health: Regional doctor system drives 40% surge in South Korea medical school applications
News channel or source: https://biz.chosun.com/en/en-society/2026/10/11/RUMHQDBO7ZC23EP2DQWNQ4DXXM/
Published on: Saturday 10 October 2026
Regional doctor system drives 40% surge in South Korea medical school applications Medical school demand jumps under regional doctor plan as other health tracks see declines ...