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South Korea vows support to those arrested in U.S. immigration raid

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South Korean President Lee Jae Myung ordered all-out efforts to swiftly respond to the arrests of hundreds of the nation's citizens in a U.S. immigration raid on a Hyundai Motor car battery factory.

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  • Over 300 Koreans were arrested in a U.S. immigration raid at a Hyundai Motor facility in Georgia. 14s
  • South Korea's president ordered swift government response and support for those detained. 18s
  • The operation was the largest single-site enforcement action in U.S. Department of Homeland Security history. 55s
  • U.S. officials stated the raid targets those exploiting the system and workforce. 1m 7s
  • The arrests may strain U.S.-South Korea relations amid ongoing trade and investment discussions. 1m 19s
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