Summary
Over 300 South Korean workers detained at a Hyundai plant in Georgia will return home after negotiations between South Korea and the U.S. U.S. authorities held 475 people during an immigration raid at the plant. The South Korean government plans to arrange transport for their nationals once all paperwork is completed.
Key Facts
- Over 300 South Korean workers were detained in an immigration raid at a Hyundai plant in Georgia.
- The plant is a joint project between Hyundai and LG Energy Solution, focused on producing batteries for electric vehicles.
- The raid was part of ongoing U.S. immigration enforcement actions.
- South Korea's government negotiated with the U.S. to secure the release of their workers.
- A charter plane will fly the released workers back to South Korea.
- U.S. officials noted that some workers had violated visa terms.
- No individuals have been charged with crimes as the investigation continues.
- South Korea has expressed concern over how the situation was handled.
