South Korea is arranging a chartered flight to bring home hundreds of its citizens detained in a U.S. immigration raid, sparking diplomatic discussions amid rising tensions over visa policies and trade talks. 🇰🇷🇺🇸
What Happened?
Over 300 South Korean workers were detained during a surprise raid at a Hyundai plant in Georgia last week. The Trump administration has vowed to expand workplace immigration checks, calling it a crackdown on illegal employment. 🚨
Bringing Them Home
South Korea's presidential office confirmed negotiations for their release are finalized, with a flight set to depart once paperwork clears. No details were shared on the legal steps involved, but the move highlights Seoul's urgency to address the situation. ✈️
Immigration vs. Trade
While U.S. President Donald Trump stressed 'respecting immigration laws,' he downplayed strain on U.S.-South Korea relations. The two allies are still finalizing a July trade deal, even as companies like LG Energy suspend U.S. business trips. 💼
South Korea plans to revise its visa system to prevent future incidents, per Chief of Staff Kang Hoon-sik. Meanwhile, Trump may visit Seoul for the APEC Leaders’ Meeting in October—adding another layer to this high-stakes saga. 🤝
