South Korea Reacts to U.S. ICE Raids and Trade Tensions
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A major immigration raid at a Hyundai plant in Georgia has delayed its opening by at least two months, causing tensions between the US and South Korea and raising concerns about foreign investment and the viability of US-Korea trade agreements. The raid involved the detention of 475 workers, many of whom were from South Korea, and has impacted Hyundai's plans for the factory, which was part of a significant economic development project.
- Hyundai says opening of raided plant to be delayed BBC
- South Korea’s president says Georgia ICE raid could have ‘considerable impact’ on direct US investment from his country CNN
- Trump offers detained South Koreans chance to stay in US after major Georgia ICE raid Fox Business
- In South Korea and Japan, Fury at U.S. Fuels Backlash Over Trade Deals The New York Times
- South Koreans Fly Home After Hyundai Raid, Without Being Handcuffed The Wall Street Journal
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