The bright corridors of Korea's new polyclinic attracted visitors from the first days of its opening. The white walls reflected the light, creating an atmosphere of cleanliness, and the smell of disinfectants mixed with the light scent of cherry blossoms lingered in the air.

I'm sitting in my office before my shift starts, watching the news on my laptop, sipping coffee, and waiting for the new nurse trainee who has been assigned to me.

As soon as the sound of the door opening is heard, I look away from the laptop screen and see a miniature young girl in a white coat walking in.