Rep. Jimmy Gomez (D–CA 34th), who represents Los Angeles’ Koreatown, has formally protested the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) over a recent immigration raid...
Trump sought to reassure Korean investors after the Georgia raid that detained 475 workers, pledging support for foreign investment and improved visa processes.
A forceful sweep at the Hyundai–LG battery plant in Georgia detained 475 workers and jolted U.S.–Korea ties, raising broader questions about ‘America First’ and investor trust.
ICE arrested 475 workers at a Hyundai–LG battery plant in Georgia, including 300 Korean nationals accused of visa violations, signaling broader enforcement efforts.
Seoul has protested after ICE detained about 300 Korean nationals at a Hyundai-LG battery plant site in Georgia, raising concerns over U.S.-Korea relations.
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