SEOUL, South Korea — In a significant development, over 300 South Korean workers who were detained during a recent immigration raid at a Hyundai plant in Georgia will soon be returning home, as confirmed by the South Korean government on Sunday. Kang Hoon-sik, chief of staff for President Lee Jae Myung, stated that negotiations with the U.S. are finalized, allowing for the workers' release. A charter plane is in preparation to bring them back as soon as all necessary procedures are completed. The U.S. immigration authorities had detained 475 individuals during the raid, primarily targeting the Hyundai facility that manufactures electric vehicles, causing surprise and dismay in South Korea, given the country's strong alliance with the U.S. Foreign Minister Cho Hyun plans to travel to the U.S. for discussions related to the matter. Concerns have also been expressed regarding the treatment of South Korean nationals and the impact on business investments as the country reevaluates its visa systems for business trips to the U.S.
South Korean Workers to be Released After U.S. Immigration Raid
South Korean Workers to be Released After U.S. Immigration Raid
Over 300 South Korean workers detained during an immigration raid at a Hyundai plant in Georgia are set to return home. The move follows South Korea's negotiations with the U.S.
In a surprising turn of events, more than 300 South Korean workers detained during a major immigration operation at Hyundai's Georgia plant will be released. The South Korean government confirmed negotiations with the U.S. have concluded successfully. As part of the arrangement, a charter plane will transport the workers home once final formalities are sorted. The operation, which led to the detention of 475 individuals, raised alarms given South Korea's close ties with the U.S.
