Over 300 South Korean Workers Return Home After US Immigration Raid

Over 300 South Korean workers detained during a U.S. immigration raid at a Hyundai battery factory in Georgia have been released and returned to South Korea after a week of diplomatic negotiations. The incident, which involved footage of workers shackled in detention, caused public outrage in South Korea and strained diplomatic relations between the U.S. and its key ally. South Korean officials, including Foreign Minister Cho Hyun, have urged the U.S. Congress to support a new visa category to address challenges South Korean companies face in securing appropriate visas for specialized workers in the U.S. Both governments are reportedly discussing creating this new visa type to ease the process and prevent future disputes. President Donald Trump directed that the detainees be allowed to return home freely, with options for those wishing to remain to continue work and training in the U.S. The event has raised concerns about South Korean investment in the U.S. amid ongoing trade negotiations.