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美移民执法行动突袭现代汽车工厂 300人被捕或冲击美韩投资关系
Hua Er Jie Jian Wen·2025-09-05 23:23

Group 1 - A large-scale enforcement action by U.S. federal authorities against Hyundai resulted in the arrest of nearly 500 workers suspected of illegal employment at a construction site in Georgia [1][2] - The operation was described as the largest single-site enforcement action in the history of the Department of Homeland Security's investigation division, focusing on illegal hiring practices and serious federal crimes [2] - The incident has raised concerns for South Korean companies investing in the U.S., particularly as it coincides with a significant investment commitment from South Korea to the U.S. [4][10] Group 2 - Hyundai has increased its investment in the U.S. to $26 billion, creating approximately 25,000 direct jobs over the next four years, with a total investment of $7.6 billion for a manufacturing project in Georgia [4] - The construction of the battery plant, a joint venture between Hyundai and LG Energy Solution, has been suspended to cooperate with authorities [4][5] - The arrests have sparked significant backlash in South Korea, especially following a recent friendly summit between South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol and U.S. President Trump [7][8]