SEOUL, A major association of medical doctors on Wednesday signaled a possible general strike in protest of the government's planned hike in the enrollment quota for medical schools, in an intensifying clash feared to cause a vacuum in the medical system. The Korean Medical Association (KMA) said it will set up an emergency council to block the government's move, a decision reached at the general meeting of delegates held to discuss its collective action plans. "We must form the strongest emergency committee and sound the alarm to the government over its arrogance through a strong struggle in which all members participate," Park Seong-in, chief of the KMA delegates, said. Specifics regarding the action plans are expected to be decided later next week, according to KMA officials. The possibility of a nationwide strike by doctors came after the government announced a plan to increase the enrollment quota for medical students by 2,000 next year. The medical community has strongly protested the decision, cl aiming it would not help solve the chronic shortages of doctors in rural areas but aggravate problems associated with an oversupply of medical personnel in the market. The government believes the increase in the medical student quota will help make up for the shortfall in the so-called "less popular" categories, like pediatrics and obstetrics. But the doctors say establishing public hospitals and offering better salaries will be more effective in encouraging doctors to work outside of the metropolitan region and at public health care facilities. In a bid to block the potential strike, the health ministry ordered training hospitals to reject a collective submission of letters of resignation from residents, to block them from carrying out the strike as non-medical personnel by law. Unless they step down legally as doctors, the residents must return to work if the government issues an administrative order because doctors are classified as essential workers. The government reached the decision in an interage ncy meeting with related ministries and agencies held to discuss responses to the looming strike, officials said. In a separate statement, Park Dan, the head of the Korea Intern Resident Association (KIRA), said trainee doctors would review "all necessary measures" against the government's plan. Earlier this week, KIRA said its poll of around 10,000 doctors showed that 88.2 percent of the respondents will carry out collective action, including strikes, should the government proceed with raising the medical school quota. Source: Yonhap News Agency Bangkok, A young Japanese man cries for help. He was attacked by a Japanese Yakuza gang and seriously injured. But the prosecutor ordered the charge against the accused, punishable by only 2 months in prison, with a suspended sentence, revealing that the Yakuza are using Thailand as a place to launder money for gray businesses. "Ekkaphop" is about to inform "Big Joke" to suppress him. The victim is Mr. Tetsuo, a 35-year-old Japanese person, requesting help from Mr. Ekkaphop. Noble yellow Advisor to the Minister of Interior and the founder of the Sai Mai Must Survive page, and today (7 Feb.) took the victim to meet Mr. Kosonwat. Induchanyong Director-General of the Public Prosecutor's Office for Human Rights Protection and Legal Aid The origin of the story is that in the year 65, this young Japanese man was hanging out with friends at a restaurant in the Phra Khanong area. Suddenly, a group of 5 attackers came and attacked him, which the victims identified as the Japanese Yakuza gang. There were people carr ying golf clubs to attack. and was dragged and attacked in front of the store until he was unconscious, seriously injured, with a broken nose, broken eye, bruises all over the body. He had to recover for more than 2 months and spent more than 400,000 baht in medical expenses. At that time, he went to report the crime to Khlong Tan Police Station and earlier this year. The investigating officer forwarded the case to the prosecutor. To prosecute the accused on charges of assaulting another person causing serious injury But the prosecutor ordered only assault and bodily injury charges. Not seriously injured When the accused confessed, he was sentenced to 2 months in prison, with the sentence suspended. On January 30th, The prosecutor sent a letter to himself to file a lawsuit to claim damages. But the letter arrived on February 2. When we contacted them, it appeared that the court had already given a verdict on the case on January 30. So he felt unfair. As for the reason for being attacked The victim said that it was likely that he had previously known one of the perpetrators. From being a partner in a karaoke shop and restaurant business But they clashed because the other party tried to usurp management power, so they split up. After that, the perpetrator joined a large Yakuza gang in Japan. The victim gave information that this gang was involved in fraud in Japan and used money to launder in Thailand. Through opening restaurants and various businesses which has previously reported information to many agencies But still can't do anything. Because of the various agencies Claims that the information is insufficient After the incident, he also received a message threatening that he would be carried away and killed. While Mr. Ekkaphop Said he would take the matter of the Yakuza gang that came to do gray business in Thailand to complain to "Big Joke" Pol. Gen. Surachet Hakphan, Deputy Commissioner of the Royal Thai Police. In addition to young Japanese Today, there is another Thai friend who came to provide informat ion that he was attacked by this Yakuza gang as well. The incident occurred on October 15 last year. She was attacked and punched. An ashtray was used. Soda bottle thrown at And they also put cigarettes in their own eyes. This gang has 5 people, namely Mr. Shunji, the leader of the gang. After the incident, he has returned to Japan. The 2nd person, Sawaya, is now in Thailand overstaying. The 3rd person is Hidennobu. The 4th person is Takeshi, while the 5th person is unknown. Mr. Kosolwat said that from the documents it was found that the prosecutor of the Southern Bangkok District Court case office The lawsuit has already been filed with the court. But the document from which the investigator brought a medical certificate indicating serious injury was not found. It must be treated for a long time and sent to the prosecutor. Therefore, we will inquire to get the facts from the district court prosecutor first. The case has already been filed. and the court has already ruled Dismantling a criminal case is diffi cult. But you can still sue for civil damages. which the Rights Protection Office Ready to help the victims. Source: Thai News Agency