South Korean workers detained in US set to head home

Published: 9/10/2025
South Korean workers detained in US set to head home
South Korean workers detained in US in Hyundai plant raid set to fly home following a massive immigration sweep in Georgia. The workers are scheduled to leave the US on a chartered plane, landing in South Korea on Thursday. The raid at the Hyundai plant detained over 300 South Korean nationals, sparking concerns amid ongoing US-South Korea trade talks. US President Trump has defended the operation, urging foreign companies to hire American workers.