South Korea to Bring Home 300 Detained After US Immigration Raid
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What happened: US immigration authorities raided a Hyundai manufacturing plant in Ellabell,Georgia.
How many were detained: 475 peopel were detained, the majority (over 300) being South Korean nationals.
Where: The raid focused on a plant under construction where Hyundai is partnering with LG Energy Solution to produce batteries for electric vehicles.
Context: This raid is part of a series of workplace raids conducted during the Trump administration’s deportation agenda. It’s notable for its large scale and the importance of the Hyundai plant as a major economic growth project for Georgia.
* International Impact: The raid caused surprise in South Korea, a key US ally.
