South Korea’s healthcare system faces a significant upheaval as doctors continue their strike, demanding better pay and working conditions. The ongoing protest has raised concerns about the accessibility and quality of healthcare services for millions of citizens.

The strike started in early February in response to a government proposal to increase the admissions quota for medical schools, The New York Times reported. The government had aimed to address the shortage of doctors in key professions; however, doctors have fiercely criticized the move, saying that it does not address the long-standing structural problems of the medical field, according to Euronews Health.