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Last detection: 28 September 2026
What changes: The implementation plan for the 2026 Specialist Qualification Examination will be applied first, and based on the evaluation results, the implementation plan for specialist qualification examinations after 2027 will be reviewed. This is a process to determine the future direction of the specialist qualification examination.
What changes: From the 2027 academic year, along with the enforcement decrees and rules under the Act on the Training and Support of Regional Doctors, three notices containing detailed standards for the operation of the regional doctor system (Selection Notice, Support Notice, Mandatory Service Notice) have been established and issued. This lays the foundation for operating the regional doctor system to resolve
What changes: It has been decided to increase the number of doctors to work in regional essential public healthcare by an average of 668 per year for five years from 2027 to 2031. This involves selecting doctors for regional positions from the portion exceeding the 2024 academic year quota (3,058) among the increased medical school admissions, with a phased increase.
What changes: The Enforcement Rule of the Construction Machinery Management Act Amendment includes provisions to strengthen the standards for license suspension and revocation for operating construction machinery under the influence of alcohol or drugs. This is in accordance with Act No. 21408.
What changes: The 2026 Specialist Qualification Examination will be implemented first, and based on its evaluation results, the implementation plan for specialist qualification examinations after 2027 will be reviewed.
What changes: It has been decided to train an average of 668 medical personnel annually for the regional essential public healthcare sector for five years starting from 2027. This increase will be selected through the regional doctor track, exceeding the 2024 academic year's quota of 3,058, and will be implemented in stages.
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