A legislator from the ruling People Power Party, Rep. Ihn Yohan, faced criticism after being caught in a controversy regarding alleged solicitation of favors from a hospital during disruptions in health care services nationwide. At a National Assembly meeting, a press camera captured Ihn texting "thanks" on his cellphone to an unidentified recipient who seemed to be providing information about a patient. The recipient mentioned that the patient was undergoing an operation and emphasized the potential severity of any delays. The rival Democratic Party of Korea accused Ihn of seeking services from the hospital on behalf of the patient, despite Ihn's claim that the texts were simply a gesture of goodwill. This incident has fueled criticism of the ruling party's handling of the health care crisis, with accusations of preferential treatment for individuals with connections to hospitals. The controversy surrounding Rep. Ihn Yohan, who previously served as the director of the International Health Care Center at Severance Hospital in Seoul, has raised concerns about the integrity of the ruling party's approach to health care reform. The situation comes amidst a prolonged health care strike and the subsequent closure of emergency care services at numerous hospitals across the country. The incident has intensified scrutiny of the government's management of the health care crisis, with opposition parties accusing the ruling party of failing to effectively address the situation and hold the government accountable. The controversy has underscored the challenges and tensions surrounding efforts to resolve the ongoing disruptions in health care services and has put a spotlight on the actions and accountability of key political figures in addressing the crisis.