S. Korea is concerned about US ICE raiding Hyundai-LG plant in Georgia
(MENAFN) South Korea expressed “concern and regret” on Friday following a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raid on the Hyundai-LG electric vehicle battery plant in Georgia, which led to the detention of several South Korean nationals, a news agency reported.
During the Thursday operation, over 300 South Koreans were among the 450 individuals taken into custody.
South Korean Foreign Ministry spokesman Lee Jae-woong stated, "The economic activities of our companies investing in the US and the rights and interests of our nationals must not be unfairly violated. We conveyed our concern and regret through the US Embassy in Seoul today."
US authorities said the raid targeted undocumented workers, with detainees potentially facing charges for illegal stay. An ICE spokesperson described the operation as part of an investigation into "unlawful employment practices and other serious federal crimes," according to a media orgnaization.
Seoul reported that it had received no prior notice from Washington about the raid. The government has deployed embassy and consular officials in Washington and Atlanta, instructing local missions to set up an on-site task force to manage the situation.
Most of the detained South Koreans had entered the US on B1 business visas or under the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) program for short-term visits.
South Korea, a major global player in automotive and electronics manufacturing, operates multiple facilities across the United States.
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