Recently, an opposition lawmaker has submitted a bill that allows “physician-assisted death with dignity” for patients suffering from severe pains. However, all parties involved – the medical community, patients’ groups, and legal circles – opposed the proposed law, making it difficult to introduce the system in this country.
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- Korean doctors and patients oppose law allowing physician-assisted suicide < Policy < 기사본문 – KBR (koreabiomed.com)
- Are we allowed to die with dignity like Switzerland? the opposite voice – Teller Report
- Proposed law on assisted dying reignites euthanasia row (koreatimes.co.kr)
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