South Korea reaches deal to bring home citizens detained in US Hyundai raid
SEPT 8 - South Korea's government says it has reached an agreement with the US to release its citizens detained in a massive immigration raid at a Hyundai Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..
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South Korea has reached an agreement with the United States to repatriate its citizens detained during a recent immigration raid at a Hyundai plant in Georgia. A chartered plane will be sent once administrative procedures are complete.
- Approximately 475 people were detained, with over 300 identified as South Korean nationals.
- The raid occurred at a new electric vehicle plant, a joint venture between Hyundai and LG Energy Solution.
- President Donald Trump defended the operation, urging foreign companies to respect U.S. immigration laws and hire American workers.
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