Group 1 - Hundreds of workers detained by U.S. immigration authorities while constructing an electric vehicle battery plant for Hyundai and LG Energy Solution in Georgia are expected to return to South Korea on a chartered flight [2][4] - A Korean Air Boeing 747-8I arrived in Atlanta to collect approximately 300 LG employees for their return [2][4] - South Korean President Lee Jae Myung expressed concern over the detention of Korean engineers and energy specialists during a cabinet meeting, highlighting the government's efforts to facilitate their return [5] Group 2 - U.S. officials have not confirmed the release timeline for the detained workers, indicating uncertainty regarding their return [3] - South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun is actively involved in discussions with U.S. officials to assist in the repatriation of the detained workers [3]
Detained workers from Hyundai, LG Energy Solution plant could soon fly home to South Korea
CNBCยท2025-09-10 16:49