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]

Group 1 - The U.S. federal law enforcement conducted a large-scale raid on Hyundai, arresting nearly 500 workers suspected of illegal employment [1][2] - The operation took place at the construction site of Hyundai and LG Energy Solution's battery joint venture factory in Bryan County, Georgia, with approximately 450 individuals taken into custody, including over 300 South Korean workers [1][2] - This event is described as the largest single-site enforcement action in the history of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Investigations [1] Group 2 - The incident occurs amidst significant investment commitments from South Korean companies in the U.S., with Hyundai increasing its investment in the U.S. to $26 billion, creating approximately 25,000 direct jobs over the next four years [2] - The modern factory in Ellabell, Georgia, represents the largest manufacturing project in the state's history, with a total investment of $7.6 billion and plans to employ 8,500 people by 2031 [2] - The battery factory is intended to supply batteries for Hyundai's electric vehicle manufacturing plant that began production last year [2] Group 3 - The arrests have raised concerns in South Korea, especially following a recent friendly summit between South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol and President Trump [4] - Major South Korean media outlets have criticized the situation, highlighting the irony of South Korean investments leading to the arrest of their citizens [4] - The incident may negatively impact trust between the U.S. and South Korea, potentially affecting ongoing and future industrial collaborations [5]