Hyundai's Georgia Operations Hit by ICE Raid and Investment Plans
Hyundai's CEO José Muñoz was unaware of the ICE raid at the Georgia battery plant until he saw it on the news, highlighting communication gaps in the joint venture with LG Energy Solution. The raid detained over 300 South Korean workers, impacting Hyundai's operations and delaying the plant's opening. Muñoz emphasized the need for specialized visas for foreign workers and expressed ongoing efforts to address the situation with US and South Korean authorities, while reaffirming Hyundai's investment plans in Georgia.
