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Georgia Factory Raid Threatens US-South Korea economic Ties
Bryan County, GA & Seoul, South Korea – A recent ICE raid on an electric vehicle battery factory in Georgia, operated by South Korean firms Hyundai and LG, has sparked a diplomatic row and raised concerns about the future of US-South Korea economic relations. Over 300 South korean workers are returning home today, following their detention last week amidst accusations of illegal employment.
The raid, which saw nearly 500 workers detained, drew immediate condemnation from Seoul. Images released by Immigration and customs Enforcement (ICE) depicting workers handcuffed and
