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South Korean voters choose a new National Assembly on April 10, with the result of the election widely seen as a referendum on President Yoon Suk Yeol’s first two years in office. On his watch, thousands of junior doctors have walked off the job, leading to major delays at public hospitals. Arnold Gay speaks to CNA's Lim Yun Suk to find out how the country’s leader is dealing with this crisis. 

<p>South Korean voters choose a new National Assembly on April 10, with the result of the election widely seen as a referendum on President Yoon Suk Yeol’s first two years in office. On his watch, thousands of junior doctors have walked off the job, leading to major delays at public hospitals. Arnold Gay speaks to CNA's Lim Yun Suk to find out how the country’s leader is dealing with this crisis. </p>

Mining the deep reporting of CNA's correspondents, Teresa Tang goes behind the scenes with journalists on the frontlines to unpack the biggest Asian and global stories.

<p>Mining the deep reporting of CNA's correspondents, Teresa Tang goes behind the scenes with journalists on the frontlines to unpack the biggest Asian and global stories.</p>

CNA Correspondent

What is President Yoon Suk Yeol's plan to deal with the doctors’ walkout in South Korea?

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