People Power Party Representative Lee So-hee announced on August 11, 2026, that she is pursuing legislation to publicly disclose doctors’ medical malpractice histories. According to statements published on her social media, the proposal forms part of a broader regulatory push that also examines specialist qualification re-examination systems and reforms to medical license reissuance.
Legislative Push and the Debate Over Medical Malpractice History Disclosure
Representative Lee stated on Facebook that “doctors are not a sanctuary existing above the Constitution,” confirming plans to legislate the medical malpractice history disclosure system and address shortcomings in the amended Medical Dispute Adjustment Act. While acknowledging the importance of establishing stable working environments for medical professionals and easing fears surrounding essential medical care, Lee emphasized that patients’ rights must not be sidelined. According to Lee, framing the debate around fears that essential medical care will shrink cannot justify restricting constitutional rights without objective, scientific empirical data demonstrating that criminal liability risks genuinely drive essential care avoidance.
Proposed Reforms to Specialist Qualifications and License Reissuance
Building on discussions from a public hearing held on August 10, 2026, Lee outlined further structural measures under review. These include introducing a specialist qualification re-examination system, establishing a patient safety division within the Ministry of Health and Welfare, and tightening regulations governing medical license reissuance. Lee pledged that future policymaking will weigh perspectives from both patients and medical practitioners to ensure balanced outcomes.
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