Summary
South Korea finished talks with the US to get back its citizens who were detained in a large immigration raid at a Hyundai plant in Georgia. Over 300 South Korean nationals were detained for reportedly working illegally at this plant. The raids happened during ongoing trade discussions between the US and South Korea.
Key Facts
- South Korea completed discussions with the US to release its citizens held in an immigration raid.
- The raid occurred at a Hyundai battery plant in Georgia, USA.
- US authorities detained 475 people, with over 300 being South Korean nationals, for working illegally.
- A chartered plane will bring the detainees home once procedures are finalized.
- The raid has caused concern as it coincides with sensitive trade talks between the US and South Korea.
- ICE stated the operation was to protect American jobs by enforcing work visa rules.
- South Korea is a close US ally and has invested heavily in American manufacturing.
- The immigration raid might affect foreign business activities in the US, according to South Korean media.
