 In this study, researchers examined the trends in anesthetic methods used for cesarean sections in South Korea from 2013 to 2018. They found that the most common anesthetic method was spinal anesthesia, which increased from 40% in 2013 to 54% in 2018. Meanwhile, the use of general anesthesia decreased from 37% in 2013 to 22% in 2018. Factors such as parity, emergency conditions, gestational age, and fetal weight were associated with the anesthetic method chosen. Additionally, there was a strong correlation between general anesthesia and longer hospital stays. Overall, these findings suggest that spinal anesthesia has become the preferred anesthetic method for cesarean deliveries in South Korea.