Group 1 - A large-scale immigration enforcement action took place at a Hyundai Motor Group factory in Georgia, resulting in the arrest of 475 individuals, most of whom were undocumented workers from Korea [1][4][6] - The operation is described as the largest single-location enforcement action by the Department of Homeland Security to date, with investigations covering contractors and subcontractors over several months [4][6] - The construction of the battery plant, a joint venture between Hyundai and LG Energy Solution, has been suspended due to the enforcement action, which is part of a broader $12.6 billion investment project in Georgia [6][8] Group 2 - The South Korean government expressed regret over the arrests, emphasizing the need to protect the legal rights of its citizens and companies [3][7] - The incident highlights a contradiction in U.S. immigration policy, where there is a demand for skilled labor in advanced manufacturing but insufficient visa allocations for foreign experts [8][9] - The enforcement action may strain U.S.-South Korea relations, particularly as both countries are negotiating a trade agreement involving significant investments from South Korea [9]
闪电式突袭,美国抓捕大批韩国人,包括工厂工程师,特朗普发声
Mei Ri Jing Ji Xin Wen·2025-09-06 10:41