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South Korean President Lee Jae-Myung Says Immigration Raid Targeting Korean Workers Could Hit US Investment
- On September 4, 2025, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement raided Hyundai's $4.3 billion battery factory under construction in Ellabell, Georgia, detaining 475 workers, over 300 of whom were South Korean nationals.
- The raid targeted subcontractors' employees working on site under temporary visas amid ongoing U.S. concerns about visa overstays and illegal entries, fueling diplomatic tensions as South Korea urges visa reforms.
- Following the raid, South Korea dispatched a Korean Air Boeing 747 charter plane on September 9 from Incheon to repatriate the detained workers, though U.S. authorities delayed its departure due to unspecified reasons.
- Hyundai stated none of the detainees are directly employed by the company, affirmed full compliance with all laws, and announced an investigation of its supply chain to ensure legal standards are maintained.
- The incident sparked protests and diplomatic negotiations, highlighting visa system challenges, with South Korea pledging to improve deployment systems while experts warn the episode risks straining U.S.-Korea economic and political ties.
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