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Hyundai Plant Raid Sparks Tensions and Investment Fears in U.S.–Korea Ties. South Korean President Lee Jae-myung has warned that Korean companies may hesitate to invest in the United States after a sweeping immigration raid at a Hyundai battery plant in Georgia. More than 300 South Korean workers were among the 475 people detained, most accused of working illegally while installing production lines. Many are now set to return home after a White House delay to check whether some might remain to train U.S. staff. Lee, marking his first 100 days in office, called the incident "bewildering" and said it could make firms question whether building factories in the U.S. is worth the risk. Seoul is pushing Washington for new visa solutions. The raid, which comes during sensitive trade talks, has stirred shock in South Korea. Local media warn it could chill business confidence, even as the U.S. insists foreign firms can legally bring in workers if they follow immigration rules.
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