Summary
South Korean engineers working temporarily in Georgia, USA, faced an unexpected immigration raid. They were detained and later allowed to leave voluntarily after initial claims of being in the country illegally. The engineers were in the U.S. to assist with building an electric car battery plant.
Key Facts
- Over 300 South Korean workers were detained in Georgia during an immigration raid.
- The raid occurred in one of the largest immigration actions during Donald Trump's presidency.
- The workers were employed to assist in building an electric car battery plant for Hyundai and LG.
- U.S. officials claimed the workers had incorrect visas, but later allowed them to leave without penalties.
- Many workers had valid visas or were under a visa waiver program.
- The detained workers reported being handcuffed, chained, and transported to a detention center.
- Conditions at the detention center were described as harsh, with detainees initially lacking blankets and warmth.
- The workers returned to South Korea after an agreement was reached.
