In Seoul, South Korea, obstetrician Dr Yun was sentenced to three years and six months in prison after a late-term abortion resulted in a baby being born alive. Court findings stated that the newborn cried, but instead of receiving medical care, the doctor placed the baby in a bucket of water, where the child drowned. Medical staff present confirmed hearing the cries. Related News Agbakoba urges state legislatures to check medical negligence It was difficult defending govt when Saro-Wiwa was executed – Former diplomat, Abolurin South Korea's ex-first lady jailed for 20 months for taking bribes The court ruled that the act was intentional killing, suspended Dr Yun’s medical licence for three years, and described the crime as clear and deliberate. The court ruled that the act was intentional killing, suspended Dr Yun’s medical licence for three years, and described the crime as clear and deliberate.
Did you know a doctor was jailed after a baby cried during an abortion and was left to die?
