SaralnamaICE arrested 475 people at a Hyundai battery plant in Georgia. Most were South Korean citizens on visitor visas working illegally. ICE said the raid was to protect American jobs. South Korea sent diplomats and called for its citizens' rights to be respected. 300 Korean nationals were detained. Hyundai and LG Energy Solution said they would cooperate with authorities., ICE will process the arrested workers., South Korea's foreign ministry will monitor the situation. Next, ICE will decide on further actions for the detained workers. (Updated 6 Sep 2025, 08:33 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- ICE arrested 475 people at a Hyundai battery plant in Georgia
- Most were South Korean citizens on visitor visas working illegally
- ICE said the raid was to protect American jobs