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475 Arrested at Georgia Hyundai Facility, Mostly Korean Nationals

475 Arrested at Georgia Hyundai Facility, Mostly Korean NationalsSaralnama

475 people were arrested by US immigration agents at a Hyundai facility in Georgia. Most of the arrested workers are Korean nationals. About 300 of them are South Korean citizens. The arrested workers are being held at Ice's Folkston detention facility in Georgia. Hyundai said none of the detained workers are directly employed by them. The company stated they follow all laws and care about worker safety. Hyundai is looking into the situation. (Updated 6 Sep 2025, 01:21 IST; source: link)

Key Points

  • 475 people were arrested by US immigration agents at a Hyundai facility in Georgia
  • Most of the arrested workers are Korean nationals
  • About 300 of them are South Korean citizens