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South Korea and the U.S. finalized negotiations on Sunday for the release of over 300 detained South Korean auto workers, with Seoul planning to send a charter plane to bring them home once administrative procedures are completed.

South Korea and the U.S. finalized negotiations on Sunday for the release of over 300 detained South Korean auto workers, with Seoul planning to send a charter plane to bring them home once administrative procedures are completed.

U.S. <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.verity.news/story/2025/ice-raids-georgia-hyundai-plant-arrests-workers">immigration authorities detained 475 people on Thursday</a>, most of them unauthorized South Korean immigrants, during a raid at Hyundai's manufacturing site in Georgia, where the Korean automaker produces electric vehicles.

U.S. immigration authorities detained 475 people on Thursday, most of them unauthorized South Korean immigrants, during a raid at Hyundai's manufacturing site in Georgia, where the Korean automaker produces electric vehicles.

The raid targeted a battery plant under construction that represents a joint venture between Hyundai and LG Energy Solution, with Georgia officials calling it the largest economic development project in state history.</span

The raid targeted a battery plant under construction that represents a joint venture between Hyundai and LG Energy Solution, with Georgia officials calling it the largest economic development project in state history.

Some detained workers had illegally crossed the U.S. border, while others had entered legally but possessed expired visas or entered under visa waivers that prohibited them from working, according to federal officials.</span

Some detained workers had illegally crossed the U.S. border, while others had entered legally but possessed expired visas or entered under visa waivers that prohibited them from working, according to federal officials.

The operation, part of President Donald Trump's broader immigration crackdown, marked the largest single-site enforcement action in Homeland Security Investigations' history, though officials said no one has been charged yet amid the ongoing investigation.

The operation, part of President Donald Trump's broader immigration crackdown, marked the largest single-site enforcement action in Homeland Security Investigations' history, though officials said no one has been charged yet amid the ongoing investigation.

In response, Trump said authorities were right to make the arrests, but suggested that temporary foreign workers could be used in the future to help train Americans. While South Korea expressed concern over the raid, an official also pledged to help review a new Visa system with the U.S.

In response, Trump said authorities were right to make the arrests, but suggested that temporary foreign workers could be used in the future to help train Americans. While South Korea expressed concern over the raid, an official also pledged to help review a new Visa system with the U.S.

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The operation marked the largest single-site enforcement action in Homeland Security Investigations history and came as part of the Trump administration's broader immigration crackdown requiring 3,000 arrests per day nationwide.</span

The operation marked the largest single-site enforcement action in Homeland Security Investigations history and came as part of the Trump administration's broader immigration crackdown requiring 3,000 arrests per day nationwide.

South Korea had previously agreed in July to invest $350 billion in the U.S. and purchase $100 billion in American energy in exchange for reduced tariff rates from 25 percent to 15 percent.</span

South Korea had previously agreed in July to invest $350 billion in the U.S. and purchase $100 billion in American energy in exchange for reduced tariff rates from 25 percent to 15 percent.

This raid demonstrates necessary enforcement of immigration laws that protect American workers and maintain the integrity of our legal system. Foreign companies cannot be allowed to exploit visa loopholes and bring in unauthorized workers while American citizens need jobs and training opportunities. The swift diplomatic resolution shows that proper legal channels work when companies follow the rules.

This raid demonstrates necessary enforcement of immigration laws that protect American workers and maintain the integrity of our legal system. Foreign companies cannot be allowed to exploit visa loopholes and bring in unauthorized workers while American citizens need jobs and training opportunities. The swift diplomatic resolution shows that proper legal channels work when companies follow the rules.

The detention of workers helping build critical infrastructure represents a counterproductive approach that damages relationships with key allies and threatens major investment projects. These skilled workers were contributing to American manufacturing capabilities and economic development in Georgia, making their arrest harmful to both bilateral relations and domestic economic interests.

The detention of workers helping build critical infrastructure represents a counterproductive approach that damages relationships with key allies and threatens major investment projects. These skilled workers were contributing to American manufacturing capabilities and economic development in Georgia, making their arrest harmful to both bilateral relations and domestic economic interests.

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South Korea Secures Release of 300+ Workers After Georgia Raid

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This is Trump's election mandate: deport illegals who are flying under the radar, stealing American jobs. These workers were not only working illegally, but they were making good wages on a taxpayer-subsidized green project. These aren't low-skilled gigs; they're prime manufacturing roles Americans deserve. Sending 300 back to Korea enforces the law, protects wages, and honors voters' will.

This is Trump's election mandate: deport illegals who are flying under the radar, stealing American jobs. These workers were not only working illegally, but they were making good wages on a taxpayer-subsidized green project. These aren't low-skilled gigs; they're prime manufacturing roles Americans deserve. Sending 300 back to Korea enforces the law, protects wages, and honors voters' will.

What the pro-deportation camp is leaving out of this story is that this raid disrupted a $4 billion investment in America. These workers were highly skilled, which is why their presence at the factory was so vital. Deporting them also strains ties with South Korea, a major ally and investor. Trump's immigration crackdown risks derailing strategic manufacturing goals for political points.

What the pro-deportation camp is leaving out of this story is that this raid disrupted a $4 billion investment in America. These workers were highly skilled, which is why their presence at the factory was so vital. Deporting them also strains ties with South Korea, a major ally and investor. Trump's immigration crackdown risks derailing strategic manufacturing goals for political points.

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There is a 50% chance that the average number of noncitizens removed from the United States for fiscal years 2026 through 2028 will be 471,000 people, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

There is a 50% chance that the average number of noncitizens removed from the United States for fiscal years 2026 through 2028 will be 471,000 people, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

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