# Korean Firms Prolong Stay in Vietnam

- Place: Hanoi, Vietnam (21.0285, 105.8542)
- Published: 2026-11-08T17:14:50.147Z · expires 2026-11-15T17:14:50.147Z
- Floors (The Arena): E11 Organizations, E10 Institutions, E12 States
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92% of Korean firms operating in Vietnam intend to remain despite escalating labor expenses, according to a survey by Korea Times.

The findings reflect ongoing confidence in Vietnam's economic environment and its strategic position as a manufacturing hub, notes Korea Times.

Hanoi, as the political and economic center, serves as a key location for these Korean investments, which support local employment and industrial growth.

## Sources

- [92% of Korean firms in Vietnam wish to stay despite rising labor costs: survey](https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/20261108/92-of-korean-firms-in-vietnam-wish-to-stay-despite-rising-labor-costs-survey) · koreatimes.co.kr · 2026-11-08