Ethical Recruitment in Vietnam – South Korea Labour Corridor
Introduction Vietnam–South Korea labour migration has become one of the most consequential labour corridors in Asia, linking strong labour demand in the Republic of Korea with sustained worker interest in overseas employment from Vietnam. At the same time, the corridor remains shaped by a recruitment architecture that often relies on multiple intermediaries, fragmented oversight, and substantial worker-side risk. For HR leaders, this is no longer a peripheral issue. Recruitment practices in cross-border labour supply now sit at the intersection of workforce planning, legal compliance, ESG reporting, and brand protection. This article examines the structure of the Vietnam–South Korea labour corridor, reviews current evidence on worker vulnerability and employer exposure, and explains how Joblio.co offers a more transparent and ethical operating model for international hiring. Labour Supply and Corridor Dynamics The demand for South Korean jobs among Vietnamese workers remains exc...