The cost of a Cesarean section in South Korea typically ranges from $3,000 to $6,000. Prices can vary depending on the hospital, the experience of the obstetrician, whether the procedure is scheduled or emergency, and the need for additional medical care for mother or baby. In the United States, the average cost is _price_compare_us_average_ (according to AHRQ). This means Cesarean delivery in South Korea is about _price_percent_discount_% less than in the U.S.
South Korean hospitals generally include pre-op tests, operating room fees, anesthesia, surgeon and assistant fees, routine hospital stay (usually 3–5 days), standard medications, and basic newborn care. In the U.S., the listed price often covers only the procedure itself, with separate bills for anesthesia, medications, extended newborn care, and additional hospital days. Patients should confirm the full list of included services at each hospital.