Summary
South Korean workers detained in a U.S. immigration raid at a Hyundai plant in Georgia are set to return home. A chartered plane will fly them back to South Korea amid ongoing U.S.-South Korea trade discussions and concerns over immigration laws.
Key Facts
- South Korean workers were detained in a raid at a Hyundai car plant in Georgia.
- A chartered plane will take the workers back to South Korea.
- The raid involved 475 people, with over 300 being South Korean nationals.
- Most detained workers were mechanics working for a contractor on production lines.
- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will meet South Korea’s foreign minister in Washington.
- South Korea has invested heavily in the U.S. as both countries discuss trade matters.
- The U.S. defends the raid, stating it complies with immigration laws.
- President Donald Trump mentioned the raid while emphasizing hiring Americans.
