Ellabell, GA – South Korea has voiced concerns over the treatment of its nationals following a large-scale immigration raid at the Hyundai manufacturing plant in Georgia, where at least 450 people were arrested Friday by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.
According to the Department of Homeland Security, the raid was carried out in connection with “allegations of unlawful employment practices and other serious federal crimes.” Federal officials said the action was intended to protect American jobs, ensure fair competition, and prevent worker exploitation.
Hyundai released a statement noting it was aware of the incident and is “closely monitoring the situation and working to understand the specific circumstances.” The company emphasized that, as of now, none of those detained were believed to be directly employed by Hyundai Motor Company.
In Seoul, the foreign ministry said it had expressed “concerns and regret” to Washington and urged U.S. authorities to ensure the rights of South Korean citizens are upheld. Consular officials were sent to the Ellabell facility, and local diplomatic missions were instructed to form a task force to respond to issues stemming from the raid.
“The economic activities of our companies investing in the U.S. and the rights and interests of our nationals must not be unfairly violated,” a ministry spokesperson said.
Federal officials confirmed that further details will be provided during a scheduled press briefing, where updates on the criminal investigation and related enforcement actions are expected.
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