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South Korean workers detained in U.S. raid in Georgia to be released

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South Korea announced the deal on Sunday. The immigration raid was part of a criminal investigation targeting a major economic project of a key U.S. ally.

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  • Over 300 South Korean workers detained in a Georgia immigration raid will be released and sent home. 6s
  • The release follows negotiations between South Korea and the United States. 11s
  • A total of 475 people were detained in the largest single-site immigration raid in U.S. history. 23s
  • The raid targeted a battery plant under construction and was part of a long-term investigation into illegal hiring. 32s
  • The operation is part of a broader U.S. crackdown on immigration, involving a key ally. 49s
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