US Immigration Raid at Georgia Hyundai Plant Sparks Tensions with South Korea
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South Korea expressed regret over the US release of images showing the arrest of hundreds of Korean workers at a Hyundai factory in Georgia, fearing it could harm diplomatic relations and trade negotiations between the two countries. The incident, involving a large immigration raid, has drawn criticism from South Korean officials and lawmakers, and prompted a swift response from South Korea's foreign ministry and Hyundai, while the US government defended its actions.
- South Korea says US release of video showing workers' arrest was regrettable Reuters
- Inside the raid: How a monthslong federal immigration operation led to 475 arrests at a Hyundai plant in Georgia CNN
- What to know about the Hyundai immigration raid in US Australian Broadcasting Corporation
- ICE arrests at a Georgia Hyundai plant create new tension with South Korea NPR
- ICE leads multi-agency operation targeting illegal employment and federal crimes in Georgia U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (.gov)
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