More than 300 South Korean workers detained in immigration raid leave Atlanta and head home
Summary
More than 300 workers from South Korea detained during an immigration raid at a battery factory in Georgia returned home on a plane. The workers, along with a few from other countries, were released after discussions between South Korean and U.S. officials. South Korea's President called for improvements to the U.S. visa system following the incident.Key Facts
- Over 300 South Korean workers detained in a raid returned home from Atlanta.
- The raid took place at a battery factory on Hyundai's auto plant campus in Georgia.
- Detained workers included 316 Koreans, 10 Chinese, 3 Japanese, and 1 Indonesian.
- South Korea's President requested better U.S. visa policies to encourage investment.
- U.S. officials initially deliberated the conditions of the detainees' travel.
- President Trump allowed those detained to choose between returning home or staying.
- One South Korean national decided to stay in the U.S. due to family connections.
- The raid was notable for its scale and involvement of foreign nationals.
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