US EditionS. Koreans Feel Betrayed After Raid
The US immigration raid, part of a nationwide crackdown, detained about 475 workers at a $4.3 billion Hyundai-LG battery plant under construction, impacting South Korean investment plans.
- On Thursday, U.S. immigration authorities targeted a Hyundai‑LG battery construction site in Georgia, detaining 475 workers, more than 300 of them South Korean, in the largest single‑site enforcement operation in DHS history.
- Facing tighter visa rules, South Korean companies relied on B‑1 visas or ESTA as approvals grew harder, before the raid. Seol said a deal was `concluded` to repatriate detainees.
- Footage released by U.S. authorities showed detained workers shackled as LG Energy Solution reported 47 employees and 250 subcontractor employees arrested, while ICE had warrants for only four people.
- Seoul on Sunday said a deal had been `concluded` to repatriate detainees, and the foreign minister departed on Monday to finalize the return, while 57.1 of Korean firms may adjust US projects.
- Experts warn the episode could disrupt projects as Korean companies collectively pledged $350 billion and Seoul pushes the Partner with Korea Act for a 15,000 visa quota for skilled professionals.
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(Tokyo = Yonhap News) Correspondent Kyung Soo-hyun = U.S. immigration authorities are cracking down on the Hyundai Motor Group-LG Energy Solution joint battery plant (HL-GA Battery Company) in Georgia...
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