"Lined up like they were criminals." South Korean workers return home after Georgia immigration raid

Incident Overview - 316 South Korean workers, including 10 women, returned home after being detained in the US [1] - Workers described the detention facility as prison-like conditions [2] - The incident caused frustration and concern in South Korea regarding the treatment of its nationals [4][5][6] Economic Impact and Investment Concerns - South Korean companies have approximately $500 billion invested in the United States [7] - LG alone has $26 billion invested in a battery facility [7] - The incident is expected to delay the opening of the battery facility by two to three months, impacting the creation of 8,500 American jobs [8] - The incident raises concerns among South Korean businesses about the risks of investing in US projects due to perceived unpredictability [8][9] Visa and Legal Ambiguity - Confusion exists regarding the visa statuses of the South Korean workers, with some on B1 visas, visa waiver programs, or possessing proper work documents [10] - The lack of a consistent visa system for South Korean companies is a contributing factor to the issue [9] Public Sentiment in South Korea - A majority of South Koreans expressed negative sentiments towards the US's handling of the situation [12][13] - Some South Koreans questioned the current state of America, feeling that the treatment was undeserved [12][13]