South Korean Workers Head Home After U. S. Detention

Departure Details

• Date: Wednesday
• Time: Approximately 2:30 PM local time
• Source: Yonhap, citing an unnamed source

Workers Involved

• Number: Approximately 300
• Project: $4.3 billion venture
• Companies Involved: Hyundai Motor and LG Energy Solution
• Project Type: Production of batteries for electric vehicles

Government Response

• South Korea's Foreign Minister Cho Hyun:
• Intentions: Collaborate with the U. S. to prevent similar incidents
• Seeking: Guarantees for Koreans to re-enter the U. S. without issues
• Former President Trump:
• Statement: U. S. to expedite process for foreign companies to bring in staff if they respect U. S. immigration laws
• White House Spokesperson Karoline Leavitt:
• Message: Reiterated Trump's statement
• Action: U. S. government actively working on the matter
• Departments Involved: Department of Homeland Security and Department of Commerce

Unresolved Matters

• South Korean Foreign Ministry: Has not yet responded to requests for comment

Context

• Highlights: Complexities of immigration laws and their impact on international workers