South Korea and US Reach Deal to Release Over 300 Detained Workers After Georgia Hyundai ICE Raid

Agreement for Detained Workers

• 🤝 A deal has been reached between South Korea and the United States to release over 300 workers detained in a recent raid.
• 🏭 The raid occurred at a massive Hyundai facility in Georgia, where ICE arrested 475 immigrants suspected of working illegally.

Mexican Nationals Included in Detainees

• 🇲🇽 Mexican government officials have identified 23 detained workers as Mexican nationals.
• ⚖️ These individuals have spoken with consular officials about their rights and due process in the US.
• ✈️ Many of the Mexican detainees have opted for voluntary repatriation to Mexico in the coming days, avoiding indefinite ICE custody and deportation proceedings.

South Korean Nationals' Release

• 🇰🇷 South Korean nationals constituted the majority of the detained workers, over 300 out of 475.
• ✈️ The South Korean government will arrange a charter plane to pick up its citizens who have agreed to return voluntarily.
• ⚠️ This agreement aims to help South Korean nationals avoid legal penalties, deportation processes, and prolonged detention.