- U.S. federal agents detained about 475 workers, including more than 300 South Korean nationals, at Hyundai’s EV battery plant in Georgia. This was the largest single-site enforcement operation in DHS history.
- U.S. officials said many detainees crossed the border illegally, overstayed visas, or violated visa conditions prohibiting employment.
- Seoul expressed “concern and regret,” negotiated with Washington for the workers’ release, and is sending a charter plane to repatriate them. South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun is traveling to the U.S. for talks.
- U.S. President Donald Trump reaffirmed tough immigration enforcement but also struck a conciliatory tone, saying foreign companies are welcome to invest and bring skilled workers legally. He suggested Korean experts might train Americans in advanced manufacturing.
South Korea to Bring Home 300 Workers Detained in Hyundai Plant Raid in Georgia
