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What is happening with U.S.-South Korea relations?

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U.S.-South Korea relations are strained after a large ICE raid at a Hyundai plant in Georgia led to the detention of over 300 South Korean workers for alleged immigration violations. The incident has sparked diplomatic tensions, with South Korea arranging repatriation flights and criticizing U.S. treatment. The situation raises concerns for South Korean investors and ongoing trade negotiations.

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Where U.S., South Korea relations stand after raid at Hyundai plant

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  • Over 300 South Korean workers were detained in an ICE raid at a Hyundai plant in Georgia. 4s
  • South Korea is sending a chartered flight to repatriate the detained workers.
  • President Lee Jae-myung criticized the U.S. for unfair treatment of South Korean workers. 1m 7s
  • The raid is considered the largest single-site enforcement action by DHS. 1m 20s
  • U.S. and South Korean officials express hope for continued cooperation despite current tensions. 2m 26s
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Where U.S., South Korea relations stand after raid at Hyundai plant
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CBS News
10 hours ago
Where U.S., South Korea relations stand after raid at Hyundai plant

This is a low point in recent U.S.-South Korea relations due to the ICE raid detaining over 300 South Korean workers, impacting politics, defense, and business ties.

U.S. ICE raid in Hyundai's Georgia plant spooks South Korean companies
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CNBC
15 hours ago
U.S. ICE raid in Hyundai's Georgia plant spooks South Korean companies

The raid has unsettled South Korean companies with U.S. investments and highlighted the lack of a working visa clause in the trade agreement, raising business uncertainty.

U.S. ICE raid in Hyundai's Georgia plant spooks South Korean companies
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CNBC
15 hours ago
U.S. ICE raid in Hyundai's Georgia plant spooks South Korean companies

The incident follows a recent U.S.-South Korea summit and is seen as possibly linked to rocky trade negotiations, with unclear communication between the governments.

South Korea to bring home 300 citizens detained in U.S. raid
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Euronews
1 day ago
South Korea to bring home 300 citizens detained in U.S. raid

South Korea and the U.S. agreed to allow detained workers to leave voluntarily, avoiding deportation and potentially allowing future re-entry.

South Korean workers detained in U.S. raid in Georgia to be released
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Euronews
2 days ago
South Korean workers detained in U.S. raid in Georgia to be released

The raid was the largest single-site immigration operation in U.S. history and targeted a major project with a key U.S. ally, causing diplomatic concern.

South Korea vows support to those arrested in U.S. immigration raid
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Reuters
3 days ago
South Korea vows support to those arrested in U.S. immigration raid

South Korean officials emphasized protecting the rights of their citizens and investors, warning the arrests could deepen tensions amid ongoing trade negotiations.

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