South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol’s plan to increase the number of doctors initially boosted his approval rate, addressing a shortage in rural areas. However, over 10,000 trainee doctors protested, claiming the proposal was ineffective. Seven months later, the plan is now a major reason for disapproval, with Yoon’s approval at its lowest. The healthcare system is strained, with major hospitals conducting fewer surgeries and emergency services struggling. Despite government assurances, patients and families feel anxious. Suh Yiseul’s son, Kai, awaits a biopsy for his rare disorder, highlighting the crisis’s personal impact.