Medical School Admissions: Professors in South Korea to file constitutional petition

The plan has caused a massive walkout by junior doctors since February 20, as well as major disruptions to the country's medical service.

"Following the dismissal, we cannot expect any redemption of our rights by lower courts so we are entitled to bring the case to the Constitutional Court. We will file the petition before the elections next week," he added.

In addition to the constitutional appeal, the association plans to seek a court injunction this month, preempting the government's release of detailed entrance requirements for next year's college admissions.

Meanwhile, the government is determined to accomplish medical reform, Second Vice Health Minister Park Min-soo said on Friday.

He made the remarks at a government response meeting, a day after President Yoon Suk Yeol met a leader of a group of trainee doctors, Yonhap reported.

"The government is determined to accomplish medical reform in a flexible, inclusive, but unwavering manner that upholds principles," Park said.

Park also called for trainee doctors to end their walkout and continue talks with the government over medical reform.