A practicing physician in South Korea has filed a complaint with the medical review committee regarding the figure widely referred to as "Doctor X," according to Chosun Ilbo. The report was published on Thursday, October 15, 2026.
The complainant is described as a currently licensed doctor. The specific grounds for the complaint were not detailed in the available reporting.
The medical review committee, known in Korean as the 방미심위, handles matters related to medical practice and professional conduct. The involvement of a serving physician in bringing the matter forward distinguishes this complaint from public or media criticism of Doctor X.
Chosun Ilbo framed its coverage around the question of why a working doctor would take this step, suggesting the complaint carries significance within the medical community. The outlet did not disclose the identity of the complainant or the full contents of the filing.
Doctor X has drawn sustained public attention in South Korea, though the reporting summarized here does not specify the nature of the practices or claims associated with the figure.
What to watch next: whether the medical review committee accepts the complaint and what action, if any, it decides to take.
