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U.S. immigration authorities conducted a major raid at Hyundai's Georgia manufacturing site, detaining around 450 workers, mostly South Korean nationals. The operation stems from a criminal investigation into illegal employment practices, with the South Korean government expressing concern. Hyundai and LG are cooperating, and no Hyundai employees have been detained so far.
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On September 4, 2025, US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) conducted the largest single-site enforcement operation in its history at a Hyundai-LG battery plant near Savannah, Georgia, detaining 475 workers, over 300 of whom are South Korean nationals. The raid, part of a months-long investigation into unlawful employment practices, has sparked diplomatic tensions between Seoul and Washington.
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A surprise immigration raid at a Hyundai-LG battery plant in Georgia has detained about 300 workers, prompting South Korea to dispatch its top diplomat. The incident threatens a major US investment plan and highlights ongoing visa challenges for foreign engineers vital to the project’s success.
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A September 4 raid at a Hyundai-LG EV battery plant in Georgia detained nearly 500 workers, mostly South Koreans, amid visa violations. The incident caused delays in plant expansion, strained US-South Korea relations, and raised concerns over immigration enforcement and foreign investment in the US EV industry.
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South Korea's government has issued a formal apology for human rights violations linked to decades of international adoption practices. An inquiry revealed fraud, identity switching, and neglect, prompting President Lee Jae-myung to acknowledge the state's failure and call for reforms. The country ratified the Hague Convention to improve safeguards.
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Following a September raid that detained 475 workers at a Hyundai-LG battery plant near Savannah, construction has resumed with a mix of new and returning workers. The raid, which targeted mostly South Korean nationals, sparked diplomatic tensions and questions over visa policies. Some detained workers plan to return, while others remain hesitant.