Scared of going under anesthesia in Korea - is it safe?

Anesthesia safety is a fair thing to vet. At reputable Korean clinics, general anesthesia should be administered or supervised by a board-certified anesthesiologist who stays present throughout — ask directly whether a full-time anesthesiologist (마취과 전문의) will be in the room, not just a nurse or the surgeon. Look for standard monitoring (ECG, pulse oximetry, capnography, blood pressure), emergency equipment and medications, and ideally accreditation. Red flags: vagueness about who provides anesthesia, pressure to do very long combined surgeries under deep sedation, no clear pre-op health screening, or unusually cheap pricing. A good clinic will answer these questions transparently and may do bloodwork/ECG before surgery. Disclose your full medical history and any prior anesthesia reactions.

This is general information — an in-person consultation with a board-certified specialist is the only way to get advice tailored to your anatomy and goals.