Trump sought to reassure Korean investors after the Georgia raid that detained 475 workers, pledging support for foreign investment and improved visa processes.
More than 300 detained Korean workers returned home to emotional reunions at Incheon Airport, as families welcomed them with relief but voiced concerns about future U.S. work opportunities.
South Korea’s NIS reported that Kim Ju-ae strengthened her standing as successor during her trip to China with Kim Jong-un, marking a key step in North Korea’s succession narrative.
President Trump asked U.S. authorities to delay the repatriation of more than 300 Koreans detained in Georgia, suggesting they could help train the U.S. workforce before returning home.
A Korean Air flight to repatriate Korean nationals detained in the Georgia plant raid was delayed, leaving workers in U.S. custody as legal and diplomatic disputes continue.
South Korea is pressing Washington to revise their nuclear deal early, seeking enrichment and reprocessing rights equal to Japan as energy security concerns grow.
A U.S. visa roadblock is delaying Korea’s billion-dollar investments, halting projects like the Hyundai–LG battery plant and sparking calls for new visa solutions.
