Korea expands malpractice safety net for doctors in high-risk specialties

South Korea will cover the full cost of malpractice insurance premiums for doctors in critical medical fields, as the government seeks to ease the legal risks blamed for driving physicians away from high-risk specialties such as obstetrics and emergency medicine.

The Ministry of Health and Welfare said medical institutions employing eligible physicians can apply for the high-cost medical liability insurance support program starting Thursday.

Under the program, the government will fully cover ins ...